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The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars
The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!
Liberty!
We are free men!
Vive the brave Captain Misson and the noble Lieutenant Caraccioli!"
Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.
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The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!
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Liberty!
/ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
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We are free men!
/wiː ɑːr friː men/
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Vive the brave Captain Misson and the noble Lieutenant Caraccioli!"
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Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.
/əˈlæs ɪt ɪz ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl ɪn ðə speɪs ʌv ðɪs wɜːrk tuː duː ˈdʒʌstəs tuː ðə ˈpɜːrfəktli ˈwʌndərfəl ənd aɪˌdiːəˈlɪstɪk kənˈdɪʃənz ʌv ðɪs ˈpaɪrət kruː/

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conclusion noun US /kənˈkluːʒən/

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading “The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!”

councils noun US /ˈkaʊnsəlz/

plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading “The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!”

crew noun US /kruː/

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading “Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.”

idealistic adjective US /aɪˌdiːəˈlɪstɪk/

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

From this reading “Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.”

Lieutenant noun US /luːˈtenənt/

a commissioned military officer

From this reading “Vive the brave Captain Misson and the noble Lieutenant Caraccioli!"”

overhear verb US /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/

hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading “The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!”

pirate noun US /ˈpaɪrət/

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading “Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.”

sailors noun US /ˈseɪlərz/

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading “The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!”

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ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We are free men!

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Vive the brave Captain Misson and the noble Lieutenant Caraccioli!"

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

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

From this reading Vive the brave Captain Misson and the noble Lieutenant Caraccioli!"

Caraccioli

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From this reading Vive the brave Captain Misson and the noble Lieutenant Caraccioli!"

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

councilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/

plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

crewnounUS /kruː/

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

criesnounUS /kraɪz/

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

debarred

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From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/

a feeling of excitement

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

freeverbUS /friː/

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading We are free men!

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/

brought together in one place

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

idealisticadjectiveUS /aɪˌdiːəˈlɪstɪk/

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

LibertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

LieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Vive the brave Captain Misson and the noble Lieutenant Caraccioli!"

loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading We are free men!

Misson

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

From this reading Vive the brave Captain Misson and the noble Lieutenant Caraccioli!"

nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/

impressive in appearance

From this reading Vive the brave Captain Misson and the noble Lieutenant Caraccioli!"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/

hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

spacenounUS /speɪs/

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

Vive

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

From this reading Vive the brave Captain Misson and the noble Lieutenant Caraccioli!"

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are free men!

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The simple sailors, debarred from these councils, had gathered outside the cabin, but were able to overhear this speech, and at its conclusion, carried away by enthusiasm, loud cries went up of "Liberty!

wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Alas! it is impossible in the space of this work to do justice to the perfectly wonderful and idealistic conditions of this pirate crew.

Chapter 8 of The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars by Philip Gosse holds 435 sentences, grouped into 87 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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