used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
AmendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
for the reason that
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
(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 His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
didn't
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From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
else
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From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
framingnounUS /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/
formulation of the plans and important details
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
only a very short time before
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
how
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From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
Jonas
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From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
Keeler's
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From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
keepsakenounUS /ˈkiːpseɪk/
something of sentimental value
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
maddernounUS /ˈmædər/
Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
engage in
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
natured
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From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
Nickerson
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From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
express in words
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
propel through the air
From this reading Sometimes he felt so angry at him that he had half a mind to go out, find the old man and throw him over the bars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
TriesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
which person or people
From this reading He was disappointed--sorely disappointed because Mr. Nickerson, who knew that he wanted money, that he thought of nothing else, had presumed to present him a book for a keepsake.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading His wife said nothing for some minutes, but seeing that Jonas was getting madder instead of better natured, she ventured to put in a word or two.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _Jonas Tries to Make Amends._ It is hard to tell what Jonas Keeler’s feelings were as he paced back and forth in his narrow cabin, his eyes flashing, his hands clenched and his lips framing to himself words that he dared not utter aloud.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Father, you didn’t do right in talking to the old man the way you did,” said she, hardly knowing how her words would be received.
