used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
(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 But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
confined by bonds
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Then come with me,” said Somers, “and taste indigo instead.”
CondemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Condemned to seven years for misappropriating stock!!!
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
Croop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
a boy or man
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
with resolute determination
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
set up or found
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
indigonounUS /ˈɪndəɡoʊ/
a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
From this reading “Then come with me,” said Somers, “and taste indigo instead.”
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading “Then come with me,” said Somers, “and taste indigo instead.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
the sound of laughing
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
misappropriatingverbUS /ˌmɪsəˈproʊprieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “misappropriate” — appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
From this reading Condemned to seven years for misappropriating stock!!!
a particular point in time
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Condemned to seven years for misappropriating stock!!!
transport commercially
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
Somers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then come with me,” said Somers, “and taste indigo instead.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Condemned to seven years for misappropriating stock!!!
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
supersededverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “Then come with me,” said Somers, “and taste indigo instead.”
tastingnounUS /ˈteɪstɪŋ/
a small amount (especially of food or wine)
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
teasnounUS /tiːz/
plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then come with me,” said Somers, “and taste indigo instead.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
Twas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
unbecomingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading As both the happy settlers roared with laughter at the joke, They recognized a gentlemanly fellow pulling stroke: ’Twas Robinson--a convict, in an unbecoming frock!
precisely as stated
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But all their plans were scattered in a moment when they found The vessel was a convict ship from Portland outward bound; When a boat came off to fetch them, though they felt it very kind, To go on board they firmly but respectfully declined.
at the time that
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Then come with me,” said Somers, “and taste indigo instead.”
a late time of life
From this reading Condemned to seven years for misappropriating stock!!!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But stay,” said Mr. Peter; “when in England, as you know, I earned a living tasting teas for Baker, Croop, and Co., I may be superseded--my employers think me dead!”
