used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
apingverbUS /ˈeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “ape” — imitate uncritically and in every aspect
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
cause to be bored
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
chastisementnoun
verbal punishment
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
forecastles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
set up or found
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
fulfillmentnounUS /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
full-grownadjective
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thrashed me soundly on the spot.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
ingenuouslyadverb
in an ingenuous manner
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
loosedverbUS /luːst/
past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
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 However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thrashed me soundly on the spot.
the force of workers available
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
not any; not one
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
noised
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He thrashed me soundly on the spot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
puntsnounUS /pʌnts/
plural of “punt” — formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
quartered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
possessing material wealth
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
schoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
in the near future
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading He thrashed me soundly on the spot.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He thrashed me soundly on the spot.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He thrashed me soundly on the spot.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
thrashedverbUS /θræʃt/
past form of “thrash” — give a thrashing to; beat hard
From this reading He thrashed me soundly on the spot.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
unseasonableadjective
not in keeping with (and usually undesirable for) the season
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was soon noised the length of the coast that a doctor dwelt in our harbour--one of good heart and skill and courage: to whom the sick of every station might go for healing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In short space the inevitable came upon us: punts put in for the doctor at unseasonable hours, desperately reckless of weather; schooners beat up with men lying ill or injured in the forecastles; the folk of the neighbouring ports brought their afflicted to be miraculously restored, and ingenuously quartered their dying upon us.
the words that are spoken
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading However, the prediction on the tip of my tongue--that he would live to do many another good deed--would have found rich fulfillment had it been spoken.
XVIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
From this reading XVII HARD PRACTICE I bore him no grudge--the chastisement had been fairly deserved: for then, being loosed from parental restraint, I was by half too fond of aping the ways and words of full-grown men; and I was not unaware of the failing.
