adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
affectationnounUS /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Little George paid his respects to the Janson between ten and eleven o'clock, duly dressed.
cnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
custom-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
discomfitednoun
people who are defeated
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Little George paid his respects to the Janson between ten and eleven o'clock, duly dressed.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Little George paid his respects to the Janson between ten and eleven o'clock, duly dressed.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading Little George paid his respects to the Janson between ten and eleven o'clock, duly dressed.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Little George paid his respects to the Janson between ten and eleven o'clock, duly dressed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
humanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/
the quality of being humane
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
Janson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little George paid his respects to the Janson between ten and eleven o'clock, duly dressed.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little George paid his respects to the Janson between ten and eleven o'clock, duly dressed.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
Manuel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Little George paid his respects to the Janson between ten and eleven o'clock, duly dressed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Little George paid his respects to the Janson between ten and eleven o'clock, duly dressed.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
protectorsnounUS /prəˈtektərz/
plural of “protector” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Little George paid his respects to the Janson between ten and eleven o'clock, duly dressed.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
strawsnounUS /strɔːz/
plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Captain reported and left his manifest at the custom-house, after entering his protest and making the necessary arrangements for survey, &c.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Little George paid his respects to the Janson between ten and eleven o'clock, duly dressed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And Colonel S--became so well satisfied of the affectation of law protectors, and that his services in behalf of humanity were like straws contending against a foaming current, that, acknowledging his regrets to the Captain, he preferred to make up in attention what he could not do for Manuel through the law.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading THE consul had returned to his office rather discomfited at not being able to relieve Manuel, yet satisfied that he had placed matters in their proper light before the public.
