afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
a youthful male person
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
brutes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
collaredverbUS /ˈkɑːlərd/
past form of “collar” — take into custody
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
carefully weighed
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
Crushe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
desertersnounUS /ˈdezərtərz/
plural of “deserter” — a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
Jemmynoun
a short crowbar
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
Jordun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
the force of workers available
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
not any; not one
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
express in words
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
SingaporenounUS /ˈsɪŋəpɔːr/
the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
a male human offspring
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
Thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
unmitigatedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪd/
not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
water-tank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boy was no other than "the son of Bill Jordun," who, in spite of the guardianship of Old Jemmy, had contrived to reach the shore in an empty water-tank, there to be duly collared and returned to the kind care of the humane lieutenant.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thirty-five men and one boy answered to their names, and were paraded before him.
at the time that
From this reading When Singapore was well out of sight Crushe mustered the deserters, kept until that time below in irons.
which person or people
From this reading Among them were many of his pets, who, until their attempt at desertion, had been considered reliable fellows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading These he surveyed with unmitigated disgust, as much as to say, "You brutes, after I have loaded you with favours, you turn upon me and desert, like the rest of them."
