used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
how long something has existed
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All her hopes seemed to be dissipated by this greatest calamity, and despair to be her only resort.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All her hopes seemed to be dissipated by this greatest calamity, and despair to be her only resort.
beastlyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːstliː/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
Bertha
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From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
cause to be bored
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All her hopes seemed to be dissipated by this greatest calamity, and despair to be her only resort.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading All her hopes seemed to be dissipated by this greatest calamity, and despair to be her only resort.
coarsenessnoun
language or humor that is down-to-earth
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading All her hopes seemed to be dissipated by this greatest calamity, and despair to be her only resort.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading All her hopes seemed to be dissipated by this greatest calamity, and despair to be her only resort.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
highest in quality
From this reading All her hopes seemed to be dissipated by this greatest calamity, and despair to be her only resort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading All her hopes seemed to be dissipated by this greatest calamity, and despair to be her only resort.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
Mullen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
not any; not one
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
and nothing more
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading All her hopes seemed to be dissipated by this greatest calamity, and despair to be her only resort.
Richard
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From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
rowboatsnounUS /ˈroʊboʊts/
plural of “rowboat” — a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
rowdynounUS /ˈraʊdi/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All her hopes seemed to be dissipated by this greatest calamity, and despair to be her only resort.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
carry out
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
male cat
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
the act of testing something
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
at the time that
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
Whitestone
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From this reading The boatman and Tom bore Richard to the seat upon the pier, and then the former thanked the rowdy for what he had done for Mr. Richard, and proposed to take him back to Whitestone in one of the rowboats.
which person or people
From this reading Tom Mullen’s coarseness--for he alluded to the condition of Richard as though it were a matter of no consequence--grated harshly upon her feelings, and in a low tone she begged Ben, who had now come to her assistance, to send him off.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
WOODVILLE
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From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF WOODVILLE Bertha was shocked and almost paralyzed when she realized the condition of her brother.
a late time of life
From this reading It was dreadful to see a mere boy, only fifteen years of age, in a state of beastly intoxication, and that boy her only brother, he to whom she had looked for counsel and encouragement in this hour of bitter trial.
