used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
COMPLIMENTARYadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading COMPLIMENTARY TO THE PICNIC-PARTY.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
carefully weighed
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
deck-hand
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From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
divisible by two
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
misdemeanornounUS /ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnər/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
ogrenounUS /ˈoʊɡər/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
penitents
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From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
PICNIC-PARTY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COMPLIMENTARY TO THE PICNIC-PARTY.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
stern-line
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From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
SylphnounUS /sɪlf/
a slender graceful young woman
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMPLIMENTARY TO THE PICNIC-PARTY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
propel through the air
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMPLIMENTARY TO THE PICNIC-PARTY.
male cat
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom and his companions were prisoners on the forecastle; and, though nothing had been said to the penitents, they considered themselves in the same condition.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Paul Bristol attended to the stern-line, against which the steamer backed to throw her head out from the wharf.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
which person or people
From this reading They had heard of Bates, who was the ogre of the institution to bad boys; and there he was, acting as a deck-hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The penitents had never been on board of the Sylph before; and, even in the midst of the examination which was to decide what was to be done with them for the misdemeanor of the forenoon, they enjoyed the motion of the yacht.
