used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
autocraticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
brethren-of-the-coast
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From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
buccaneernounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/
someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
co-operative
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From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading In the first place, Morgan had organized and drilled the ship's crew relentlessly.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
the act of departing
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading In the first place, Morgan had organized and drilled the ship's crew relentlessly.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, Morgan had organized and drilled the ship's crew relentlessly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Much had happened in the interval.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Much had happened in the interval.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Much had happened in the interval.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Much had happened in the interval.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
mainspringnoun
the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading In the first place, Morgan had organized and drilled the ship's crew relentlessly.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much had happened in the interval.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading In the first place, Morgan had organized and drilled the ship's crew relentlessly.
OVERHAULEDverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːld/
past form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, Morgan had organized and drilled the ship's crew relentlessly.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
quasi-respectability
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From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
relentlesslyadverbUS /rɪˈlentləsli/
in a relentless manner
From this reading In the first place, Morgan had organized and drilled the ship's crew relentlessly.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading In the first place, Morgan had organized and drilled the ship's crew relentlessly.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
subjectionnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
Vice-Governor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE "MARY ROSE" OVERHAULED THREE SPANISH TREASURE SHIPS Ten days after her departure from Port Royal the _Mary Rose_ was tumbling southward before a gentle breeze through the blue and languid seas.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the aid of the five principal adventurers, whom he had constituted his lieutenants, he had brought the motley crowd which he had shipped into a state of comparative efficiency and of entire subjection to his iron will.
a late time of life
From this reading Years of quasi-respectability, of financial position, of autocratic power as Vice-Governor had modified the ideas of the old buccaneer, and the co-operative principle which had been the mainspring of action as well as tie which produced unity among the brethren-of-the-coast had ceased to be regarded, so far as he was concerned.
