Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

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

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

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From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading He is supposed to have buried immense treasure here, some of which has been dug up and appropriated by the islanders.

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

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

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

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

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From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He is supposed to have buried immense treasure here, some of which has been dug up and appropriated by the islanders.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Drake's "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast" narrates in the proper melodramatic manner the best of these traditions.

an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

fearless and daring

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

placed in a grave

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

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

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

an occurrence of something

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Drake's "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast" narrates in the proper melodramatic manner the best of these traditions.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

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From this reading Drake's "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast" narrates in the proper melodramatic manner the best of these traditions.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading He is supposed to have buried immense treasure here, some of which has been dug up and appropriated by the islanders.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Drake's "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast" narrates in the proper melodramatic manner the best of these traditions.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

cause fear in

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

a county of southern England on the English Channel

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

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From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

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

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He is supposed to have buried immense treasure here, some of which has been dug up and appropriated by the islanders.

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

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He is supposed to have buried immense treasure here, some of which has been dug up and appropriated by the islanders.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He is supposed to have buried immense treasure here, some of which has been dug up and appropriated by the islanders.

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

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

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

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Drake's "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast" narrates in the proper melodramatic manner the best of these traditions.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama

From this reading Drake's "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast" narrates in the proper melodramatic manner the best of these traditions.

third-person singular of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading Drake's "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast" narrates in the proper melodramatic manner the best of these traditions.

suggestive of sexual impropriety

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading Drake's "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast" narrates in the proper melodramatic manner the best of these traditions.

a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

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From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Drake's "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast" narrates in the proper melodramatic manner the best of these traditions.

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From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

possessing material wealth

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He is supposed to have buried immense treasure here, some of which has been dug up and appropriated by the islanders.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

required or under orders

From this reading He is supposed to have buried immense treasure here, some of which has been dug up and appropriated by the islanders.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

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

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Drake's "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast" narrates in the proper melodramatic manner the best of these traditions.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

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

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

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

From this reading This is a ghost in whose case familiarity has bred contempt among the matter-of-fact islanders, for they call him "Old Bab" and employ him to frighten naughty children.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading Drake's "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast" narrates in the proper melodramatic manner the best of these traditions.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He is supposed to have buried immense treasure here, some of which has been dug up and appropriated by the islanders.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

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

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

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

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He is supposed to have buried immense treasure here, some of which has been dug up and appropriated by the islanders.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Among others to whom it is said these islands were known was the celebrated Captain Teach, or Blackbeard, as he was often called.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE BOLD SEA ROGUE, JOHN QUELCH The Isles of Shoals, lying within sight of Portsmouth Harbor on the New Hampshire coast, are rich in buried treasure legends and rocky Appledore is distinguished by the ghost of a pirate, "a pale and very dreadful specter," whose neck bears the livid mark of the hangman's noose.