used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had made out that this vessel with the two others had been lying to.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He could think of no righteous reason why that vessel should come to meet him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could think of no righteous reason why that vessel should come to meet him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
Dunkery
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From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why should it not wait for him if it wished to speak with him?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
GENOAnounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Why should it not wait for him if it wished to speak with him?
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why should it not wait for him if it wished to speak with him?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He had made out that this vessel with the two others had been lying to.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made out that this vessel with the two others had been lying to.
come together
From this reading He could think of no righteous reason why that vessel should come to meet him.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
MontereynounUS /ˌmɑːntərˈeɪ/
a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
not any; not one
From this reading He could think of no righteous reason why that vessel should come to meet him.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why should it not wait for him if it wished to speak with him?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
others
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From this reading He had made out that this vessel with the two others had been lying to.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had made out that this vessel with the two others had been lying to.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He could think of no righteous reason why that vessel should come to meet him.
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading He could think of no righteous reason why that vessel should come to meet him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He could think of no righteous reason why that vessel should come to meet him.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
express in speech
From this reading Why should it not wait for him if it wished to speak with him?
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He could think of no righteous reason why that vessel should come to meet him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had made out that this vessel with the two others had been lying to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could think of no righteous reason why that vessel should come to meet him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had made out that this vessel with the two others had been lying to.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He could think of no righteous reason why that vessel should come to meet him.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
VITTORIO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Why should it not wait for him if it wished to speak with him?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
at the time that
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The course of this stranger looked like mischief of some sort, and the Captain could think of no other probable mischief than that which had been practised upon the _Dunkery Beacon_.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He could think of no righteous reason why that vessel should come to meet him.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Why should it not wait for him if it wished to speak with him?
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE "VITTORIO" FROM GENOA When Captain Horn on the _Monterey_ perceived that one of the vessels he had sighted was steaming northward with the apparent intention of meeting him, his anxieties greatly increased.
