Chapter I · Alexandre Bras de Fer, and Montbars the Exterminator

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From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

(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 Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

in addition

From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

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

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I claim for this book, at least originality.

plural of “attache” — a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading I claim for this book, at least originality.

plural of “bra” — an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

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 Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading I claim for this book, at least originality.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

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From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

the decade from 1950 to 1959

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I claim for this book, at least originality.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

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

From this reading The history of the Buccaneers has hitherto remained unwritten.

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

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The history of the Buccaneers has hitherto remained unwritten.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The history of the Buccaneers has hitherto remained unwritten.

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

From this reading I claim for this book, at least originality.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

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

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

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From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading I claim for this book, at least originality.

in a literal sense

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

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

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading I claim for this book, at least originality.

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

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The history of the Buccaneers has hitherto remained unwritten.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

city in the northern Dominican Republic

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

plural of “stratagem” — a maneuver in a game or conversation

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

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

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

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

From this reading I claim for this book, at least originality.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

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

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

by bad luck

From this reading But this originality, unfortunately, if it attaches interest to an author's labours, adds also to his responsibilities.

based on custom rather than documentation

From this reading The history of the Buccaneers has hitherto remained unwritten.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Three or four forgotten volumes contain literally all that is recorded of the wars and conquests of these extraordinary men.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Bras de Fer compared by French writers to Alexander the Great--His exploits and stratagems--Montbars--Anecdote of his childhood--Goes to sea--His first naval engagement--Joins the Buccaneers--Defeats the Spanish Fifties--His uncle killed--His revenge--Anecdote of the negro vessel--Adam and Anne le Roux plunder Santiago 267 PREFACE.