Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

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

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

an expectation

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

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

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

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From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

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

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

a pirate along the Barbary Coast

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

heighten or intensify

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

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

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

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

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

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

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

ten 10s

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

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

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

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

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

and nothing more

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

having a crew

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

the force of workers available

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

very generous

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

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

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

and nothing more

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

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

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

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

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

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

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

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

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

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

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

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

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.

at the time that

From this reading THE END OF BLACKBEARD “As is often the case, Teach, just when he felt himself safest, was in the most imminent peril.

the general location where something is

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gathering together a few brave and tried friends and old shipmates, Maynard manned a small sloop, loaded it with a plentiful supply of arms and ammunition and, having learned of Blackbeard’s whereabouts, set sail for Ocracoke.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Long before the gallant lieutenant came within sight of the pirates’ lair, however, Teach had word of his coming, but this only amused the black-whiskered corsair.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would serve to enliven a dull day, and he and his men looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to Maynard’s arrival.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The munificent reward offered for his death or capture had proved a tempting bait, and a brave young naval officer, Lieutenant Maynard of H.M.S. Pearl, had made up his mind to pocket that one hundred pounds and several of the forty pound rewards as well.