used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
buccaneersnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːrz/
plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
confiscatedverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪtəd/
past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
DISCLOSESverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
haplessadjectiveUS /ˈhæpləs/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
LARA
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From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
the force of workers available
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
MERCEDES
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From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
MORGANnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
soberest
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From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
strivenverbUS /ˈstrɪvən/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Governor's palace on the hill above was a more fitting and luxurious residence and it had been promptly seized, the few defenders having fled, in the morning; but for the present Morgan deemed it best to remain in the city and in close touch with his men.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading By the aid of his officers and some of the soberest men he had confiscated all of the liquor that he could come at, and had stored it under a strong guard in the west fort, which he selected as his headquarters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading First of all, Morgan had striven, and with some success, to restore some sort of order within the walls.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading DISCLOSES THE WAY IN WHICH MERCEDES DE LARA FOUGHT WITH WOMAN'S CUNNING AGAINST CAPTAIN HENRY MORGAN The day after the sack of the town had been a busy one for the buccaneers.
people who are wounded
From this reading The Spanish soldiery had been cut down to a man the night before, and the majority of the hapless citizens had been killed, wounded or tortured.
