used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
abductingadjectiveUS /æbˈdʌktɪŋ/
especially of muscles; drawing away from the midline of the body or from an adjacent part
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Here a strange combination of circumstances came about.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly he stole and placed him in charge of his gang on the schooner, and then began negotiations with the guardians for his return.
(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 Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Accordingly he stole and placed him in charge of his gang on the schooner, and then began negotiations with the guardians for his return.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here a strange combination of circumstances came about.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Accordingly he stole and placed him in charge of his gang on the schooner, and then began negotiations with the guardians for his return.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Here a strange combination of circumstances came about.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Here a strange combination of circumstances came about.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Accordingly he stole and placed him in charge of his gang on the schooner, and then began negotiations with the guardians for his return.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Accordingly he stole and placed him in charge of his gang on the schooner, and then began negotiations with the guardians for his return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here a strange combination of circumstances came about.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
Hornblower
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From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
the force of workers available
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Accordingly he stole and placed him in charge of his gang on the schooner, and then began negotiations with the guardians for his return.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Accordingly he stole and placed him in charge of his gang on the schooner, and then began negotiations with the guardians for his return.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Accordingly he stole and placed him in charge of his gang on the schooner, and then began negotiations with the guardians for his return.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Accordingly he stole and placed him in charge of his gang on the schooner, and then began negotiations with the guardians for his return.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Accordingly he stole and placed him in charge of his gang on the schooner, and then began negotiations with the guardians for his return.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Here a strange combination of circumstances came about.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
Travers
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From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
UnusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unusually bright and mentally strong as he was, he comprehended it all, and read the scheme as if in a printed book.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
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 Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly he stole and placed him in charge of his gang on the schooner, and then began negotiations with the guardians for his return.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Jim Travers, as he lay in his hammock, overheard every word which the two men had said, and considerable more to the same effect.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Hornblower, seeing him making his way along the wharf in New York, had formed the plan of abducting him, and then securing a large reward from the parents or guardian for his return.
