adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never had runaways from Berande been more zealously hunted.
Berande
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From this reading Never had runaways from Berande been more zealously hunted.
Boucher
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From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
cannibalsnounUS /ˈkænəbəlz/
plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Never had runaways from Berande been more zealously hunted.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
gang-boss
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From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
Gogoomy
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From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had runaways from Berande been more zealously hunted.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Never had runaways from Berande been more zealously hunted.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
Joan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never had runaways from Berande been more zealously hunted.
MurderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had runaways from Berande been more zealously hunted.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
new-caught
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
runawaysnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪz/
plural of “runaway” — an easy victory
From this reading Never had runaways from Berande been more zealously hunted.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
Seelee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
Sheldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
Tahitians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The deeds of Gogoomy and his fellows had been a bad example for the one hundred and fifty new recruits.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Murder had been planned, a gang-boss had been killed, and the murderers had broken their contracts by fleeing to the bush.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sheldon saw how imperative it was to teach his new-caught cannibals that bad examples were disastrous things to pattern after, and he urged Seelee on night and day, while with the Tahitians he practically lived in the bush, leaving Joan in charge of the plantation.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To the north Boucher did good work, twice turning the fugitives back when they attempted to gain the coast.
zealouslyadverbUS /ˈziːləsli/
in a zealous manner
From this reading Never had runaways from Berande been more zealously hunted.
