used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And a young girl in Pearl's situation was bound to appeal very strongly to his chivalrous spirit.
anew
From this reading "Whatever!" he muttered often and again.
(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 He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading And a young girl in Pearl's situation was bound to appeal very strongly to his chivalrous spirit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
confined by bonds
From this reading And a young girl in Pearl's situation was bound to appeal very strongly to his chivalrous spirit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
Cap'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Like most seafaring men, the captain held all women in great respect.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading And a young girl in Pearl's situation was bound to appeal very strongly to his chivalrous spirit.
having the place or position changed
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
a young female
From this reading And a young girl in Pearl's situation was bound to appeal very strongly to his chivalrous spirit.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Like most seafaring men, the captain held all women in great respect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
Holden
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From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
JonahnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most seafaring men, the captain held all women in great respect.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
the force of workers available
From this reading Like most seafaring men, the captain held all women in great respect.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most seafaring men, the captain held all women in great respect.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Whatever!" he muttered often and again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Whatever!" he muttered often and again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
Pearl's
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From this reading And a young girl in Pearl's situation was bound to appeal very strongly to his chivalrous spirit.
PEARLYadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
Pettys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Like most seafaring men, the captain held all women in great respect.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
seafaringnoun
the work of a sailor
From this reading Like most seafaring men, the captain held all women in great respect.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
in the near future
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading And a young girl in Pearl's situation was bound to appeal very strongly to his chivalrous spirit.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading And a young girl in Pearl's situation was bound to appeal very strongly to his chivalrous spirit.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And a young girl in Pearl's situation was bound to appeal very strongly to his chivalrous spirit.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
precisely as stated
From this reading And a young girl in Pearl's situation was bound to appeal very strongly to his chivalrous spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "PEARLY" It was true that Cap'n Jonah was more disturbed by the Pettys' treatment of Pearl Holden than he was by his own uncertain financial situation.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Whatever!" he muttered often and again.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Like most seafaring men, the captain held all women in great respect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had been taking chances all his life, and the fact that his ready cash would soon run low held nothing new or strange in his experience.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And a young girl in Pearl's situation was bound to appeal very strongly to his chivalrous spirit.
