used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
BARTON'S
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From this reading SAM BARTON'S HARBORING PLACE.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
give a description of
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
fisher-boy
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From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
HARBORINGverbUS /ˈhɑːrbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading SAM BARTON'S HARBORING PLACE.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
how
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From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
Newcombe
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From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading SAM BARTON'S HARBORING PLACE.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
re-appearance
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From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
unusual or striking
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM BARTON'S HARBORING PLACE.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
have in common
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
male cat
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Johnny Harding came in for a share of the trouble, and was the hero of an adventure that gained him an enviable reputation in Newport.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For two weeks after the Spartan sailed with the fisher-boy on board, Tom Newcombe led a most miserable life.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Tom Newcombe seemed to possess, in a remarkable degree, the faculty of creating a disturbance wherever he went, and his re-appearance in the village was the signal for a general commotion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order that the reader may understand how it came about, we must go back and describe some events with which he is not acquainted.
