used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
without doubt or question
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
Clelia
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From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
coastedverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪd/
past form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
her's
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From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
nurse'snounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪz/
possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
and nothing more
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
Periander
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From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
approval to do something
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
preamblenounUS /priˈæmbəl/
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
cut with a saw
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
transport commercially
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
sirsnounUS /sɜːrrz/
plural of “sir” — term of address for a man
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
express in words
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She asked the captain's permission, and as her requests are always held to be commands, he agreed that she should be allowed to do so; and they landed us in the ship's smallest boat--my sister, myself, and Clelia, which was her nurse's name, with only a single sailor.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We coasted the shores of an island, that is, we were so near it that we could clearly distinguish, not only the trees that grew on it, but the various kinds.
at the time that
From this reading When we approached the shore, we saw that a little river fell into the sea, paying its humble tribute thereto.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
which person or people
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading My sister, who was tired of having been at sea many days, wished to land by way of refreshing herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Periander relates the Events of his Voyage._ "If you desire, sirs, to know the preamble and beginning of my story, I would tell it thus: Imagine me and my sister, with an old nurse of her's, on board a ship, the master of which, instead of being, as he seemed, a merchant, was a notorious pirate.
