Chapter IV

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From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

for the reason that

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

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From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

make or become black

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

the British cabinet minister responsible for finance

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

divisible by two

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

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From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

used to form the superlative

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

not taken into account

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading "About the other patrons of Kidd the chiefs of the opposition cared little," says Macauley.[1] "Bellomont was far removed from the political scene.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

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From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

truth or reality

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

carry out

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading This blundering, careless treatment is the more surprising because Kidd was made a political issue of such importance as to threaten the overthrow of a Ministry and the Parliamentary censure of the King himself.

the act of testing something

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

in an unfair manner

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

the act of using

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

in or at the place that

From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.

a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories

From this reading At the height of the bitter hostility against Somers, the Whig Lord Chancellor of William III, the Kidd affair presented itself as a ready weapon for the use of his political foes.

which person or people

From this reading That he was unfairly tried and condemned is admitted by various historians, who, nevertheless, have twisted or overlooked the facts, as if Kidd were, in sooth, a legendary character.

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From this reading CAPTAIN KIDD, HIS TRIAL, AND DEATH As the under dog in a situation where the most powerful influences of England conspired to blacken his name and take his life, Captain William Kidd, even at this late day, deserves to be heard in his own defense.