used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
any thing at all
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
bulldogverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
without deviation
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
to come or go into
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
a quick look
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
GritnounUS /ɡrɪt/
a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
a boy or man
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
Larabee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
a particular point in time
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
not one, and not any
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
on the contrary
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
ventilatedadjectiveUS /ˈventəleɪtɪd/
exposed to air
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
accept gladly
From this reading He expected every minute to be greeted by Mr. Blake, or to hear the lawyer's voice bidding him welcome.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Dick was a little surprised that the attorney had not been out on deck, for the atmosphere below was anything but refreshing, indicating that the _Princess_ was none too well ventilated.
which person or people
From this reading The lad, suspecting nothing, was about to enter, but at that moment there came from Widdy, the old salt who was directly behind him, a snarl not unlike that of the bulldog Grit, at a sight of Uncle Ezra Larabee.
Widdy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ESCAPE Followed by Widdy, the wealthy lad groped his way along a rather dark passage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This way, if you please," spoke a voice, and Dick had a glimpse of a big man, attired in a sailor's suit, holding open a cabin door for him.
