adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
blasphemynounUS /ˈblæsfəmi/
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
CATSnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
coiledadjectiveUS /kɔɪld/
curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
dark-souled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
HARRYverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
Harry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
Ipswich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
MAINadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
piracynounUS /ˈpaɪrəsi/
hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
PlumadverbUS /plʌm/
exactly
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
ropenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
smugglingnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading After a good bit of cable had been coiled, Harry had a short respite that he enjoyed on Plum Island, to the terror of the populace.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
tidenounUS /taɪd/
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
TREASUREnounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
twineverbUS /twaɪn/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the tide and a gale are rising together people say, as they catch the sound of moaning from the bar, "Old Harry's grumbling again."
WheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading For his crimes he was sent, after death, to do penance on Ipswich bar, where he had sent many a ship ashore, his doom being to twine ropes of sand, though some believe it was to shovel back the sea.
whereon
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From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whenever his rope broke he would roar with rage and anguish, so that he was heard for miles, whereon the children would run to their trembling mothers and men would look troubled and shake their heads.
wreckernounUS /ˈrekər/
someone who demolishes or dismantles buildings as a job
From this reading HARRY MAIN: THE TREASURE AND THE CATS Ipswich had a very Old Harry in the person of Harry Main, a dark-souled being, who, after a career of piracy, smuggling, blasphemy, and dissipation, became a wrecker, and lured vessels to destruction with false lights.
