used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
on or to one side
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
Bachicha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Rafael's solicitude for my character touched me.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
the act of departing
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
at any time
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
ten 10s
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
liberationnounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈeɪʃən/
the act of liberating someone or something
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
not any; not one
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
by chance
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
with speed
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
Rafael
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
Rafael's
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From this reading Rafael's solicitude for my character touched me.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
have in common
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I bade a hasty adieu to the gang; and perhaps it is rare that any one ever abandoned the companions of several months' intimacy with so little pain.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Rafael's solicitude for my character touched me.
carry out
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
having come into contact
From this reading Rafael's solicitude for my character touched me.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
at the time that
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When these dreadful scenes were over, Don Rafael took me aside with the pleasant news that the time for my liberation was indeed arrived.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He handed me one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which wore my share of the proceeds of our lawful fishing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Take the money," said Rafael, with a good deal of feeling; "take it, young man, with _perfect_ confidence;--_there is no blood on it!_" My preparations for departure were quickly made, as Bachicha was in the cove with his craft ready to take me to the mainland.
