used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
brownedadjectiveUS /braʊnd/
(of skin) deeply suntanned
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
the act of burning something
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
Carolyn
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From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
chowdernounUS /ˈtʃaʊdər/
a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
clamnounUS /klæm/
burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
cubesnounUS /kjuːbz/
plural of “cube” — a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
driftwoodnounUS /ˈdrɪftwʊd/
wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
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 For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
a young female
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
Littlefield
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From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
Littlefield's
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From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
May'snounUS /meɪz/
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
and nothing more
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
Oly
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From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
onionsnounUS /ˈʌnjənz/
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
Ozias
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From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
pailnounUS /peɪl/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
pot-stove
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From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
on the contrary
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
slicedadjectiveUS /slaɪst/
prepared by cutting
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
swordfishnounUS /ˈsɔːrdfɪʃ/
flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
hard to endure
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
precisely as stated
From this reading The little girl had suffered so many disappointments in this very matter that she merely sighed and hoped for a better occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
at the time that
From this reading Into the hot fat went the sliced onions to be browned to a golden hue; then the clam liquor into which when it was boiling the captain dumped the potatoes cut into cubes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the captain had been relating the swordfish story he had put the chowder kettle on the pot-stove in which a brisk fire of driftwood was burning, and was trying out the pork.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For here came Mr. Oly Littlefield himself with the pail of milk, and the matter could not be further discussed.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Captain Ozias Littlefield's lack of curiosity regarding his cousin's wooden leg might have impressed a more mature mind than Carolyn May's as being rather suspicious.
