adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
chandlernounUS /ˈtʃændlər/
United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
Edmunton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading JOE TELLS OF "THE GREAT TROUBLE."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
HucksnounUS /hʌks/
plural of “huck” — toweling consisting of coarse absorbent cotton or linen fabric
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
intercedeverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
JOE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOE TELLS OF "THE GREAT TROUBLE."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOE TELLS OF "THE GREAT TROUBLE."
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
sailedverbUS /seɪld/
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
TELLSnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading JOE TELLS OF "THE GREAT TROUBLE."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOE TELLS OF "THE GREAT TROUBLE."
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
TROUBLEnounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading JOE TELLS OF "THE GREAT TROUBLE."
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
Wegg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thomas Hucks was his boatswain,--an honest and able seaman in whom my father became much interested.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Hucks was married, and his wife was an attendant in the employ of Hugh Carter, a wealthy ship chandler of Edmunton, the port from which my fathers ship sailed.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Thomas had some difficulty in enjoying his wife's society when on shore, because old Carter did not want him hanging around the house; so Captain Wegg good-naturedly offered to intercede for him.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "As a young man, my father was a successful sea captain," said the boy, "and, before he was thirty, owned a considerable interest in the ship he sailed.
