used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
(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 "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Still, there was no excuse for refusal, and the officers were anxious enough to see the place for themselves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
Brazzier
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From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
without doubt or question
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Still, there was no excuse for refusal, and the officers were anxious enough to see the place for themselves.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Still, there was no excuse for refusal, and the officers were anxious enough to see the place for themselves.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If it's all the same, we would like to go and take a look at that same pearl-oyster bed, if it isn't inconvenient."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
HawthornenounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
how
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From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
Hyde
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From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it's all the same, we would like to go and take a look at that same pearl-oyster bed, if it isn't inconvenient."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading If it's all the same, we would like to go and take a look at that same pearl-oyster bed, if it isn't inconvenient."
Inez
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From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
isn't
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From this reading If it's all the same, we would like to go and take a look at that same pearl-oyster bed, if it isn't inconvenient."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
it's
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From this reading If it's all the same, we would like to go and take a look at that same pearl-oyster bed, if it isn't inconvenient."
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If it's all the same, we would like to go and take a look at that same pearl-oyster bed, if it isn't inconvenient."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If it's all the same, we would like to go and take a look at that same pearl-oyster bed, if it isn't inconvenient."
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
the force of workers available
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
not any; not one
From this reading Still, there was no excuse for refusal, and the officers were anxious enough to see the place for themselves.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Still, there was no excuse for refusal, and the officers were anxious enough to see the place for themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
and nothing more
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
overrunningverbUS /ˈoʊvərrʌnɪŋ/
inflected form of “overrun” — invade in great numbers
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
OYSTERnounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
pearl-oyster
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From this reading If it's all the same, we would like to go and take a look at that same pearl-oyster bed, if it isn't inconvenient."
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Still, there was no excuse for refusal, and the officers were anxious enough to see the place for themselves.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
the possibility of future success
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Still, there was no excuse for refusal, and the officers were anxious enough to see the place for themselves.
rompnounUS /rɑːmp/
an easy victory
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
express in words
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Still, there was no excuse for refusal, and the officers were anxious enough to see the place for themselves.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, there was no excuse for refusal, and the officers were anxious enough to see the place for themselves.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
carry out
From this reading If it's all the same, we would like to go and take a look at that same pearl-oyster bed, if it isn't inconvenient."
express in words
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If it's all the same, we would like to go and take a look at that same pearl-oyster bed, if it isn't inconvenient."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Still, there was no excuse for refusal, and the officers were anxious enough to see the place for themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still, there was no excuse for refusal, and the officers were anxious enough to see the place for themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
topsy-turvyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːpsiˈtɜːrvi/
in utter disorder
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The captain and mate both understood the meaning of this, for it showed only too clearly how impatient the men were to commit the crime which they had in mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE OYSTER BED Little Inez Hawthorne was overrunning with delight at the prospect of a romp on shore, after having been confined so long in the cramped quarters of the schooner, and she was darting hither and thither, eager to start upon her frolic.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If it's all the same, we would like to go and take a look at that same pearl-oyster bed, if it isn't inconvenient."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say, captain," said Hyde Brazzier, bowing profoundly and with great humility, "we be greatly surprised by what you tell us about the pearls, and we are very much obliged for your kindness, which the same is a great deal more than we expected; but it has set us all topsy-turvy, as we may say.
