adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
adheringverbUS /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
armfulnoun
the quantity that can be contained in the arms
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
BEFOREprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
Beretanee
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From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
Calabooza
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From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
CAPTAINnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
CARRIEDverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
coarsest
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From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
CONSULnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
farthingalenounUS /ˈfɑːrðɪŋɡeɪl/
a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
Habiscus
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From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
hulknounUS /hʌlk/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
Kihee
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From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
nuditynounUS /ˈnuːdɪti/
the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The operation was quite simple.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The operation was quite simple.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
rotunditynoun
the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The operation was quite simple.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
tappanoun
the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he was only adhering to the fashion of his fathers; for, in the olden time, the “Kihee,” or big girdle, was quite the mode for both sexes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
waddled
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From this reading This unique costume, in rotundity something like a farthingale, added immensely to his large hulk; so much so that he fairly waddled in his gait.
waistnounUS /weɪst/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The operation was quite simple.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WE ARE CARRIED BEFORE THE CONSUL AND CAPTAIN We had been inmates of the Calabooza Beretanee about two weeks, when, one morning, Captain Bob, coming from the bath, in a state of utter nudity, brought into the building an armful of old tappa, and began to dress to go out.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The tappa—of the coarsest kind—was in one long, heavy piece; and, fastening one end to a column of Habiscus wood supporting the Calabooza, he went off a few paces, and putting the other about his waist, wound himself right up to the post.
