used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Naturally, sea lore and seafaring expressions are incorporated in the dialect.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
Cap'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
CodnounUS /kɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
developsverbUS /dɪˈveləps/
third-person singular of “develop” — make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading Naturally, sea lore and seafaring expressions are incorporated in the dialect.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
district-school
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
Enoch
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From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Naturally, sea lore and seafaring expressions are incorporated in the dialect.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
half-stunned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
Heaths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
incorporatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading Naturally, sea lore and seafaring expressions are incorporated in the dialect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
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 Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading Naturally, sea lore and seafaring expressions are incorporated in the dialect.
engage in
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
maltreatverb
treat badly
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, sea lore and seafaring expressions are incorporated in the dialect.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
PettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
Pettys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Naturally, sea lore and seafaring expressions are incorporated in the dialect.
seafaringnoun
the work of a sailor
From this reading Naturally, sea lore and seafaring expressions are incorporated in the dialect.
ShellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
SolonnounUS /ˈsoʊlən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
tangnounUS /tæŋ/
a tart spicy quality
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE HIGH HAND Sarah Petty possessed the usual district-school training of the Cape Cod native.
which person or people
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is not wholly ignorance of English that develops the Cape Cod tang in the speech of the people who dwell on that famous hook of land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In part it arises from the association with others who maltreat the language; and partly it is from a degree of pride in the fact that the Cape has a distinctive speech of its own.
produce a literary work
From this reading Sarah sat down that evening after the half-stunned Cap'n Jonah had retired to the "saloon cabin," as he called his new quarters, and proceeded to write to the Heaths and the Solon and Enoch Pettys the news that Cap'n Jonah Hand, retired from the Chinese trade, had come to make his home with his gratified relatives on the Shell Road.
