adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading The mate and several of the crew were also refused admittance to him.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Tommy continued to bring him food from day to day, but was not allowed to see him.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The mate and several of the crew were also refused admittance to him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mate and several of the crew were also refused admittance to him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Tommy continued to bring him food from day to day, but was not allowed to see him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tommy continued to bring him food from day to day, but was not allowed to see him.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was in close confinement, through Mr. Grimshaw's orders.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading He was in close confinement, through Mr. Grimshaw's orders.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Tommy continued to bring him food from day to day, but was not allowed to see him.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The mate and several of the crew were also refused admittance to him.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Tommy continued to bring him food from day to day, but was not allowed to see him.
disrespectnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
flagrantadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪɡrənt/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Tommy continued to bring him food from day to day, but was not allowed to see him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tommy continued to bring him food from day to day, but was not allowed to see him.
Grimshaw's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was in close confinement, through Mr. Grimshaw's orders.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in close confinement, through Mr. Grimshaw's orders.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tommy continued to bring him food from day to day, but was not allowed to see him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in close confinement, through Mr. Grimshaw's orders.
inflictingverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
Manuel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE must now return to Manuel.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The mate and several of the crew were also refused admittance to him.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was in close confinement, through Mr. Grimshaw's orders.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading WE must now return to Manuel.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tommy continued to bring him food from day to day, but was not allowed to see him.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WE must now return to Manuel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mate and several of the crew were also refused admittance to him.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was in close confinement, through Mr. Grimshaw's orders.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The mate and several of the crew were also refused admittance to him.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WE must now return to Manuel.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tommy continued to bring him food from day to day, but was not allowed to see him.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The mate and several of the crew were also refused admittance to him.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mate and several of the crew were also refused admittance to him.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was in close confinement, through Mr. Grimshaw's orders.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE must now return to Manuel.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tommy continued to bring him food from day to day, but was not allowed to see him.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in close confinement, through Mr. Grimshaw's orders.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE must now return to Manuel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mate and several of the crew were also refused admittance to him.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This was carrying power to an unnecessary limit, and inflicting a wanton punishment without proper cause, at the same time exhibiting a flagrant disrespect for personal feelings.
