used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "So!" he ejaculated, starting to his feet in a frenzy of passion.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
one or the other of two
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
ejaculated
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From this reading "So!" he ejaculated, starting to his feet in a frenzy of passion.
an opposing military force
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "So!" he ejaculated, starting to his feet in a frenzy of passion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
foolhardyadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlhɑːrdi/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading "So!" he ejaculated, starting to his feet in a frenzy of passion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So!" he ejaculated, starting to his feet in a frenzy of passion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "So!" he ejaculated, starting to his feet in a frenzy of passion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading "You dare me, do you, you insolent rascal?
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You dare me, do you, you insolent rascal?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
and nothing more
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading "So!" he ejaculated, starting to his feet in a frenzy of passion.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "You dare me, do you, you insolent rascal?
Renouf
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From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
transport commercially
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
term of address for a man
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So!" he ejaculated, starting to his feet in a frenzy of passion.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "So!" he ejaculated, starting to his feet in a frenzy of passion.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
the act of using
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading You can only do this by force, sir, and I warn you that if you dare to use force to either of us you shall suffer for it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You are certain to be captured by an English ship sooner or later, and the captain of that ship will not be slow to amply avenge any violence you may be foolhardy enough to resort to in your determination to compel five Englishmen to serve an enemy of their country."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Captain Renouf," answered I, "I have listened to you patiently, and I understand that it is your intention to compel us five Englishmen to serve on board this ship.
