adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
BENnounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading --BEN JONSON.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
cursenounUS /kɜːrs/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
elfnounUS /elf/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
Fenella
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From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I trust she offered no foolish resistance?”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
Friskingnoun
the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I hope,” said Peveril, “no violence was necessary to reconcile her to go ashore?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope,” said Peveril, “no violence was necessary to reconcile her to go ashore?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope,” said Peveril, “no violence was necessary to reconcile her to go ashore?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
JONSONnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading --BEN JONSON.
lay-to
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
moonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
mumming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading “I hope,” said Peveril, “no violence was necessary to reconcile her to go ashore?
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “I hope,” said Peveril, “no violence was necessary to reconcile her to go ashore?
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I trust she offered no foolish resistance?”
Peveril
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From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading “I hope,” said Peveril, “no violence was necessary to reconcile her to go ashore?
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading I trust she offered no foolish resistance?”
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I hope,” said Peveril, “no violence was necessary to reconcile her to go ashore?
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I trust she offered no foolish resistance?”
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I trust she offered no foolish resistance?”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading “I hope,” said Peveril, “no violence was necessary to reconcile her to go ashore?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I hope,” said Peveril, “no violence was necessary to reconcile her to go ashore?
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight!
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captain bestowed a hearty curse, for obliging him to lay-to until he had sent his boat ashore, and had her back again.
