adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
bargainingnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡɪnɪŋ/
the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
Flitterverb
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
freighternounUS /ˈfreɪtər/
a cargo ship
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
Glencoe
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From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
heartsickadjective
full of sorrow
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
Monty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
PRODIGAL'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
RETURNverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
salvageverbUS /ˈsælvədʒ/
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
Southampton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But the thought of salvage had caused him to ask a high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
thriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE PRODIGAL'S RETURN After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect of reaching land again.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain of the freight boat was a thrifty Scotchman whose ship was traveling with a light cargo, and he was not, therefore, averse to taking on a tow.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The price was fifty thousand dollars, and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by a wise Providence, which had not deserted him.
