used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
anew
From this reading But Mrs. Baker would interpose and soften his ire, and again we would return "to the law and the testimony."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
BAKERnounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
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bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mrs. Baker would interpose and soften his ire, and again we would return "to the law and the testimony."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Neither of us was loth, and the theological set-to would commence.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
the event of dying or departure from life
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declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
DISCOMFITUREnoun
anxious embarrassment
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DISCUSSIONnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
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the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
give help or assistance; be of service
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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where you live at a particular time
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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interposeverbUS /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
be or come between
From this reading But Mrs. Baker would interpose and soften his ire, and again we would return "to the law and the testimony."
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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irenounUS /aɪr/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading But Mrs. Baker would interpose and soften his ire, and again we would return "to the law and the testimony."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading But Mrs. Baker would interpose and soften his ire, and again we would return "to the law and the testimony."
gain knowledge or skills
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plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
LIVERPOOLnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
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lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Neither of us was loth, and the theological set-to would commence.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
MINISTER'SnounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
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the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But Mrs. Baker would interpose and soften his ire, and again we would return "to the law and the testimony."
belonging to the person speaking
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not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of us was loth, and the theological set-to would commence.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
put into a certain place or abstract location
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RELATIVESnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
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express the need or desire for
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But Mrs. Baker would interpose and soften his ire, and again we would return "to the law and the testimony."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
SERMONnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
set-tonoun
a brief but vigorous fight
From this reading Neither of us was loth, and the theological set-to would commence.
SHABBYadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
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softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading But Mrs. Baker would interpose and soften his ire, and again we would return "to the law and the testimony."
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
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testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading But Mrs. Baker would interpose and soften his ire, and again we would return "to the law and the testimony."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading Neither of us was loth, and the theological set-to would commence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
UNKINDNESSnoun
lack of sympathy
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither of us was loth, and the theological set-to would commence.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
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an act of traveling by water
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither of us was loth, and the theological set-to would commence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But Mrs. Baker would interpose and soften his ire, and again we would return "to the law and the testimony."
at the time that
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
wrathy
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From this reading Captain Baker would exclaim with a hearty oath, that the little one had the best of it, and then the big one would get wrathy, and close his book with a bang and declare the contest off.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When fairly out at sea, and as evening set in, the captain would order lights and request the minister to bring out his large Bible, and "you, little one, bring out your little Bible."
