AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Maxwell had sought the captain of this schooner, found him of a generous disposition, ready to act in behalf of freedom.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
ANOTHERdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER PHASE OF THE PICTURE.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
Bahama
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Maxwell had sought the captain of this schooner, found him of a generous disposition, ready to act in behalf of freedom.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Maxwell had sought the captain of this schooner, found him of a generous disposition, ready to act in behalf of freedom.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
Clotilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Maxwell had sought the captain of this schooner, found him of a generous disposition, ready to act in behalf of freedom.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Maxwell had sought the captain of this schooner, found him of a generous disposition, ready to act in behalf of freedom.
Franconia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Maxwell had sought the captain of this schooner, found him of a generous disposition, ready to act in behalf of freedom.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Maxwell had sought the captain of this schooner, found him of a generous disposition, ready to act in behalf of freedom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Maxwell had sought the captain of this schooner, found him of a generous disposition, ready to act in behalf of freedom.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER PHASE OF THE PICTURE.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
PHASEnounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading ANOTHER PHASE OF THE PICTURE.
PICTUREnounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading ANOTHER PHASE OF THE PICTURE.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Maxwell had sought the captain of this schooner, found him of a generous disposition, ready to act in behalf of freedom.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading Maxwell had sought the captain of this schooner, found him of a generous disposition, ready to act in behalf of freedom.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER PHASE OF THE PICTURE.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Maxwell had sought the captain of this schooner, found him of a generous disposition, ready to act in behalf of freedom.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading We need scarcely tell the reader that a plan of escape had been previously arranged between Franconia and Maxwell; but why she took so earnest a part in carrying it out, we must reserve for another chapter.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A little schooner from one of the Bahama Islands lies moored in the harbour awaiting a fair wind to return.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading WHILE the ceremony we have described in the foregoing chapter was proceeding, Clotilda, yielding to the earnest request of Franconia, dresses herself in garments she has provided, and awaits the commencement of the scene.
