adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was, of course, a precaution against further attempts at running away.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Morning after morning the pair rose before daylight and started for the fishing grounds.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This was, of course, a precaution against further attempts at running away.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was, of course, a precaution against further attempts at running away.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This was, of course, a precaution against further attempts at running away.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This was, of course, a precaution against further attempts at running away.
BAXTER'S
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From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Morning after morning the pair rose before daylight and started for the fishing grounds.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This was, of course, a precaution against further attempts at running away.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Morning after morning the pair rose before daylight and started for the fishing grounds.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
Eri's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Morning after morning the pair rose before daylight and started for the fishing grounds.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This was, of course, a precaution against further attempts at running away.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Morning after morning the pair rose before daylight and started for the fishing grounds.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
Josiah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
MorningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning after morning the pair rose before daylight and started for the fishing grounds.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
outbreaksnounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪks/
plural of “outbreak” — a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Morning after morning the pair rose before daylight and started for the fishing grounds.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
Perez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading This was, of course, a precaution against further attempts at running away.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
ROOMnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Morning after morning the pair rose before daylight and started for the fishing grounds.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading This was, of course, a precaution against further attempts at running away.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Morning after morning the pair rose before daylight and started for the fishing grounds.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was, of course, a precaution against further attempts at running away.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
transferringverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN JOHN BAXTER'S ROOM If Josiah expected any relaxation in Captain Eri's stern discipline he was disappointed, for he was held to the strict letter of the “shipping articles.”
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Captain even went to the length of transferring Perez to the parlor cot and of compelling the boy to share his own room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two or three outbreaks on the part of the “able seaman,” but they ended in but one way, complete submission.
