used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as a rule the buccaneers were no more cruel or bloodthirsty than the Spaniards or even their more respectable countrymen.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Gosh, I always thought the buccaneers were brave men and heroes.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading “Wasn’t he the most awful creature!
Bickford
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From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading But as a rule the buccaneers were no more cruel or bloodthirsty than the Spaniards or even their more respectable countrymen.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Gosh, I always thought the buccaneers were brave men and heroes.”
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
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 Gosh, I always thought the buccaneers were brave men and heroes.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as a rule the buccaneers were no more cruel or bloodthirsty than the Spaniards or even their more respectable countrymen.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading But as a rule the buccaneers were no more cruel or bloodthirsty than the Spaniards or even their more respectable countrymen.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “Wasn’t he the most awful creature!
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
divisible by two
From this reading But as a rule the buccaneers were no more cruel or bloodthirsty than the Spaniards or even their more respectable countrymen.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
Gosh
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From this reading Gosh, I always thought the buccaneers were brave men and heroes.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Wasn’t he the most awful creature!
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Gosh, I always thought the buccaneers were brave men and heroes.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Gosh, I always thought the buccaneers were brave men and heroes.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
a small worthless amount
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
L'Ollonois
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From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
the force of workers available
From this reading Gosh, I always thought the buccaneers were brave men and heroes.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But as a rule the buccaneers were no more cruel or bloodthirsty than the Spaniards or even their more respectable countrymen.
MORGANnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Wasn’t he the most awful creature!
a form of address for a man
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
not any; not one
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But as a rule the buccaneers were no more cruel or bloodthirsty than the Spaniards or even their more respectable countrymen.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading But as a rule the buccaneers were no more cruel or bloodthirsty than the Spaniards or even their more respectable countrymen.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But as a rule the buccaneers were no more cruel or bloodthirsty than the Spaniards or even their more respectable countrymen.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading But as a rule the buccaneers were no more cruel or bloodthirsty than the Spaniards or even their more respectable countrymen.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But as a rule the buccaneers were no more cruel or bloodthirsty than the Spaniards or even their more respectable countrymen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Wasn’t he the most awful creature!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Gosh, I always thought the buccaneers were brave men and heroes.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
Ugh
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From this reading MORGAN AND HIS ROAD TO FAME “Ugh!” exclaimed Jack, as his father ceased speaking.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is no question of their bravery,” replied Mr. Bickford, “and L’Ollonois was an exceptionally cruel villain.
Wasn't
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From this reading “Wasn’t he the most awful creature!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gosh, I always thought the buccaneers were brave men and heroes.”
