adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the course of his careful feeding of him, he gave him an occasional chicken bone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading This was because he was confined to the steward's stateroom.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading In the course of his careful feeding of him, he gave him an occasional chicken bone.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading In the course of his careful feeding of him, he gave him an occasional chicken bone.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading In the course of his careful feeding of him, he gave him an occasional chicken bone.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading This was because he was confined to the steward's stateroom.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of his careful feeding of him, he gave him an occasional chicken bone.
DagnounUS /dæɡ/
10 grams
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
Daughtry
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From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque.
dockedverbUS /dɑːkt/
past form of “dock” — come into dock
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
else
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From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading In the course of his careful feeding of him, he gave him an occasional chicken bone.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the course of his careful feeding of him, he gave him an occasional chicken bone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was because he was confined to the steward's stateroom.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
Kwaque
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From this reading For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Quickly the steward learned Michael's pre-eminent teachableness.
Makambo
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From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque.
Michael'snounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Quickly the steward learned Michael's pre-eminent teachableness.
NobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading In the course of his careful feeding of him, he gave him an occasional chicken bone.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque.
pre-eminent
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From this reading Quickly the steward learned Michael's pre-eminent teachableness.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
QuicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Quickly the steward learned Michael's pre-eminent teachableness.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
smuggleverbUS /ˈsmʌɡəl/
import or export without paying customs duties
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading This was because he was confined to the steward's stateroom.
StewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque.
steward's
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From this reading This was because he was confined to the steward's stateroom.
stolenverbUS /ˈstoʊlən/
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
teachableness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quickly the steward learned Michael's pre-eminent teachableness.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was because he was confined to the steward's stateroom.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was because he was confined to the steward's stateroom.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was because he was confined to the steward's stateroom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was because he was confined to the steward's stateroom.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to keep his presence secret and smuggle him ashore when the _Makambo_ docked in Sydney.
