adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
authorities-and
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From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
business-left
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From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
ConfidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
Copeland
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From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
Grimshaw
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From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
Janson
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From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
Manuel
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From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
SEVERALadjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
stewardsnounUS /ˈstuːərdz/
plural of “steward” — someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tommy and one of the sailors had carried him his hammock, and a few things from the ship's stores; and with this exception, they had but little to eat for several days.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SEVERAL days had passed ere we again introduce the reader to the cell of the imprisoned stewards.
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 The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Copeland had but a few days more to remain, and, together with those who were with him, had exhausted their means, in providing from day to day, during their imprisonment.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Confiding in this, the activity of the consul to bring the matter before the proper authorities-and the manner in which his own time was engrossed with his business-left him no opportunity to visit Manuel at the jail.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The captain of the Janson had been assured by Mr. Grimshaw that every thing was comfortable at the jail, and Manuel would be well cared for.
