used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
in actual fact
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
(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 This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
Bonita's
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From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
one or the other of two
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
divisible by two
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
Jim's
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From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading JOY.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
musketrynoun
musketeers and their muskets collectively
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
not any; not one
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
by chance
From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
red-nosed
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From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
thoughtlesslyadverb
in a thoughtless manner
From this reading Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
at the time that
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
in or at the place that
From this reading This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.
