used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
(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 A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
cognizableadjective
capable of being known
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
at a previous time
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
set up or found
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
obtain
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
the act of giving
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
jurisdictionnounUS /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
not any; not one
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
and nothing more
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
PiracynounUS /ˈpaɪrəsi/
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 Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
piraticaladjective
characteristic of pirates
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
statutenounUS /ˈstætʃuːt/
an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
in or at the place that
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
which person or people
From this reading A pirate who is one by the law of nations, may be tried and punished in any country where he may be found; for he is reputed to be out of the protection of all laws.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is of no importance, for the purpose of giving jurisdiction in cases of piracy, on whom or where a piratical offence is committed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But if the statute of any government declares an offence, committed on board one of their own vessels, to be piracy; such an offence will be punished exclusively by the nation which passes the statute.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Piracy is every where pursued and punished with death, and pirates can gain no rights by conquest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In England the offence was formerly cognizable only by the Admiralty courts, which proceeded without a jury in a method founded on the civil law.
