used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bloodhound seemed much concerned at the mishap that had occurred to its master.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “The fellow has fainted from loss of blood,” exclaimed the gunner; “what shall we do?”
bloodhoundnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/
a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading The bloodhound seemed much concerned at the mishap that had occurred to its master.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The bloodhound seemed much concerned at the mishap that had occurred to its master.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “The fellow has fainted from loss of blood,” exclaimed the gunner; “what shall we do?”
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading “The fellow has fainted from loss of blood,” exclaimed the gunner; “what shall we do?”
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
a boy or man
From this reading “The fellow has fainted from loss of blood,” exclaimed the gunner; “what shall we do?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “The fellow has fainted from loss of blood,” exclaimed the gunner; “what shall we do?”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
gunnernounUS /ˈɡʌnər/
a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading “The fellow has fainted from loss of blood,” exclaimed the gunner; “what shall we do?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
hadn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The fellow has fainted from loss of blood,” exclaimed the gunner; “what shall we do?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
to a considerable degree
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE PIRATES’ ISLAND.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The bloodhound seemed much concerned at the mishap that had occurred to its master.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
lividadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvɪd/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
something that is lost
From this reading “The fellow has fainted from loss of blood,” exclaimed the gunner; “what shall we do?”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The bloodhound seemed much concerned at the mishap that had occurred to its master.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading The bloodhound seemed much concerned at the mishap that had occurred to its master.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The bloodhound seemed much concerned at the mishap that had occurred to its master.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The bloodhound seemed much concerned at the mishap that had occurred to its master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
PIRATESnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading THE PIRATES’ ISLAND.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
on the contrary
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
the act of searching for something
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The bloodhound seemed much concerned at the mishap that had occurred to its master.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “The fellow has fainted from loss of blood,” exclaimed the gunner; “what shall we do?”
transport commercially
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
slakedadjective
allayed
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
carry out
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bloodhound seemed much concerned at the mishap that had occurred to its master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PIRATES’ ISLAND.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bloodhound seemed much concerned at the mishap that had occurred to its master.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “The fellow has fainted from loss of blood,” exclaimed the gunner; “what shall we do?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the chief’s intention was in seeking us I do not know, for before he had reached our side of the ship he turned livid, swayed heavily forward, and fell prone upon the deck, evidently in an unconscious state.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Rather a good job he has, I take it,” said Ned with great complacency; “for he looked mighty vicious as he came down the ladder, as if he hadn’t half slaked his thirst for slaughter.”
