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

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The first Buccaneer who distinguished himself in this wider field of action was Francis Lolonnois.

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

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

a member of a people of unknown origin living in the western Pyrenees in France and Spain

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

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

From this reading The first Buccaneer who distinguished himself in this wider field of action was Francis Lolonnois.

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 The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading LOLONNOIS THE CRUEL.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

plural of “cruise” — an ocean trip taken for pleasure

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The first Buccaneer who distinguished himself in this wider field of action was Francis Lolonnois.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

divisible by two

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The first Buccaneer who distinguished himself in this wider field of action was Francis Lolonnois.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first Buccaneer who distinguished himself in this wider field of action was Francis Lolonnois.

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

From this reading The first Buccaneer who distinguished himself in this wider field of action was Francis Lolonnois.

location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

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

From this reading The first Buccaneer who distinguished himself in this wider field of action was Francis Lolonnois.

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

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; an early center of Mayan culture

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

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

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

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

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

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

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

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

From this reading LOLONNOIS THE CRUEL.

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

a port city in northwestern Venezuela; a major oil center

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

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

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

fraught with danger

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

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

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

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

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

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

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

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

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

a maneuver in a game or conversation

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

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

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

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

From this reading LOLONNOIS THE CRUEL.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

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

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

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

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

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

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading The Spanish ships now decreased in number, merchants relinquishing a trade so uncertain and perilous.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

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

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.

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

From this reading The consequence of this was that the Buccaneers, finding their sea cruises grow less profitable, began to venture upon the mainland, and attack towns and even cities.

which person or people

From this reading The first Buccaneer who distinguished himself in this wider field of action was Francis Lolonnois.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The first Buccaneer who distinguished himself in this wider field of action was Francis Lolonnois.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading Lolonnois--His stratagem--His cruelty--His partner, Michael le Basque--Takes Maracaibo--Tortures the citizens--Sacks the town--Takes Gibraltar--Attempt on Merida--Famine and pestilence--Division of spoil--Takes St. Pedro--Burns Veragua--Wrecked in Honduras--Attacked by Indians--Killed and eaten by the savages.