used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
completely unclothed
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The captain turned to one side, so that now I could see both him and his crew.
a youthful male person
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The captain turned to one side, so that now I could see both him and his crew.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
gruffadjectiveUS /ɡrʌf/
brusque and surly and forbidding
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The captain turned to one side, so that now I could see both him and his crew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
honounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
hoistverbUS /hɔɪst/
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
staying power
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
engage in
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The captain turned to one side, so that now I could see both him and his crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The captain turned to one side, so that now I could see both him and his crew.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
PARLEYnounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
quaveringadjectiveUS /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
on the contrary
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The captain turned to one side, so that now I could see both him and his crew.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The captain turned to one side, so that now I could see both him and his crew.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I HOLD A PARLEY The two pirates turned to each other for consultation, irresolute, but evidently impressed by the fact that their prize did not purpose to hoist sail and make a run for it.
Ye've
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From this reading "What ho! mates?" demanded the captain, in as gruff a voice as he could compass: "Ye've heard his speech, and he has struck his flag."
a late time of life
From this reading "Suppose the villain plays us false," rejoined the "mates" or rather, the mate, in a voice so high or quavering that for a moment it was difficult for me to repress a smile; although these three years past I rarely had smiled at all.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The leader was as fine a specimen of boy as you could have asked, sturdy of bare legs, brown of face, red of hair, ragged and tumbled of garb.
