used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As a result the ship's captain and his family decide to look after them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
a youthful male person
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As a result the ship's captain and his family decide to look after them.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
a female human offspring
From this reading The captain has a daughter, Grace, and a kindly wife.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading As a result the ship's captain and his family decide to look after them.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
Emily
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From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
apart from; not including
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
a social unit living together
From this reading As a result the ship's captain and his family decide to look after them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The captain has a daughter, Grace, and a kindly wife.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
Heathfield
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From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
horse-riding
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From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The captain has a daughter, Grace, and a kindly wife.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As a result the ship's captain and his family decide to look after them.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
not one, and not any
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
on the contrary
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a result the ship's captain and his family decide to look after them.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
SeasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
transport commercially
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading As a result the ship's captain and his family decide to look after them.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a result the ship's captain and his family decide to look after them.
male cat
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
vanishesverbUS /ˈvænɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “vanish” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading They appear on the scene in chapter one, in rather a dramatic fashion, as they are rescued from a sinking ship, along with their dying father, moments before the ship finally vanishes.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
which person or people
From this reading On reaching London their relations are traced, but none appear at all interested in them, except for Uncle Tom, who has but little money, and who unfortunately dies before the chapter is done, of a horse-riding accident.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The captain has a daughter, Grace, and a kindly wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the Eastern Seas, by W.H.G. Kingston, The book, quite a long one, is concerned with the adventures of a boy, Walter Heathfield, and of his sister Emily.
