aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
badenounUS /beɪd/
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
Bateman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
blowgunnounUS /ˈbloʊɡʌn/
a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
DealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Then he bade farewell to his kind friends Sir James and Lady Ruthven.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Then he bade farewell to his kind friends Sir James and Lady Ruthven.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
goodbyenounUS /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Then he bade farewell to his kind friends Sir James and Lady Ruthven.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Then he bade farewell to his kind friends Sir James and Lady Ruthven.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Then he bade farewell to his kind friends Sir James and Lady Ruthven.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
Ruthven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he bade farewell to his kind friends Sir James and Lady Ruthven.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
schoolfellows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Then he bade farewell to his kind friends Sir James and Lady Ruthven.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
skinning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he bade farewell to his kind friends Sir James and Lady Ruthven.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The same evening he returned to town, and spent the days very pleasantly until the afternoon came when he was to depart.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dr. Bateman handed over to him his watch and chain and his blowgun, which he had taken care of for him, also his skinning knives and instruments.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He bade goodbye to her, to the doctor, and such of his schoolfellows as lived in Deal, to whom his start for Central Africa was quite an event.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After spending two or three days going about London and enjoying himself with his friend Dick, Frank started for Deal, where he was pleased to find his sister well and happy.
