Chapter I

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

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading He’s Admiral o’ Buccaneers, Chief o’ th’ trade that never slacks!

regarded with admiration

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

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From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

(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 The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

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

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

form a curve

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

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From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

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 He’s Admiral o’ Buccaneers, Chief o’ th’ trade that never slacks!

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

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

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

a person who is in charge

From this reading He’s Admiral o’ Buccaneers, Chief o’ th’ trade that never slacks!

the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

an old form of “does”

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

a quad with a square body

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

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From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

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From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

make off with belongings of others

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

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From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

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

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

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From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

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

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

save up as for future use

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

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From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

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

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

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From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

immediately past

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

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From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

the force of workers available

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He’s Admiral o’ Buccaneers, Chief o’ th’ trade that never slacks!

not any; not one

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

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From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading He’s Admiral o’ Buccaneers, Chief o’ th’ trade that never slacks!

not divisible by two

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

make off with belongings of others

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

the act of stealing valuable things from a place

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

wandering freely

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

(used in the plural) pants for casual wear

From this reading He’s Admiral o’ Buccaneers, Chief o’ th’ trade that never slacks!

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

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

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

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

take without the owner's consent

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

not in physical motion

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

successive (without a break)

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

carry out

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading He’s Admiral o’ Buccaneers, Chief o’ th’ trade that never slacks!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He’s Admiral o’ Buccaneers, Chief o’ th’ trade that never slacks!

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

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

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From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

up to a particular time

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

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

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

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From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading He’s Admiral o’ Buccaneers, Chief o’ th’ trade that never slacks!

plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit

From this reading The Last Buccaneer Or The Trustees of Mrs A _Author of “Northborough Cross,” “Captain Jacobus,” etc._ Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company _Some plunder large, some pilfer small, Some takes it straight, some on the bend: The same remark doth fit ’em all-- Of buccaneering there’s no end._

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

past form of “unfurl” — unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And borrel men like we, I fears, May carry on till canvas cracks-- May steal the title--filch the stuff-- His tops’ls still is all we see: The fac’ is, we ain’t good enough.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

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From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He’s laid East Indiamen aboard And King’s ships too, and--what seems odd-- From pillaging a fairy hoard He turned to fill his hold with cod.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I seen a man I much admired Ranging the seas of all the world, Intent to take what he required, Where’er the Bloody Flag’s unfurled.