AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A very famous pirate of his day was Captain Robertson Keitt.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A very famous pirate of his day was Captain Robertson Keitt.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A very famous pirate of his day was Captain Robertson Keitt.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
embarkingverbUS /emˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A very famous pirate of his day was Captain Robertson Keitt.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
freebooters
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From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A very famous pirate of his day was Captain Robertson Keitt.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
infamynounUS /ˈɪnfəmi/
a state of extreme dishonor
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
JamaicanounUS /dʒəˈmeɪkə/
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
Keitt
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From this reading A very famous pirate of his day was Captain Robertson Keitt.
Kishmoor's
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From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
MeccanounUS /ˈmekə/
joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A very famous pirate of his day was Captain Robertson Keitt.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading A very famous pirate of his day was Captain Robertson Keitt.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
Rajah's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
reputableadjectiveUS /ˈrepjətəbəl/
having a good reputation
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
RobertsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsən/
United States basketball guard (born in 1938)
From this reading A very famous pirate of his day was Captain Robertson Keitt.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
SunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
ThenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Thence entering, first of all, upon the business of the African trade, he presently, by regular degrees, became a pirate, and finally ended his career as one of the most renowned freebooters of history.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A very famous pirate of his day was Captain Robertson Keitt.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A very famous pirate of his day was Captain Robertson Keitt.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Before embarking upon his later career of infamy, he was, in the beginning, very well known as a reputable merchant in the island of Jamaica.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The remarkable adventure through which he at once reached the pinnacle of success, and became in his profession the most famous figure of his day, was the capture of the Rajah of Kishmoor's great ship, The Sun of the East.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In this vessel was the Rajah's favorite Queen, who, together with her attendants, were set upon a pilgrimage to Mecca.
