adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken is taught a secret.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And he was strengthened in his opinion, when he learnt that Smallbones was to go on shore with his master after it was dusk.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading And he was strengthened in his opinion, when he learnt that Smallbones was to go on shore with his master after it was dusk.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And he was strengthened in his opinion, when he learnt that Smallbones was to go on shore with his master after it was dusk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he was strengthened in his opinion, when he learnt that Smallbones was to go on shore with his master after it was dusk.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And he was strengthened in his opinion, when he learnt that Smallbones was to go on shore with his master after it was dusk.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken is taught a secret.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken is taught a secret.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
lad's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading And he was strengthened in his opinion, when he learnt that Smallbones was to go on shore with his master after it was dusk.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading And he was strengthened in his opinion, when he learnt that Smallbones was to go on shore with his master after it was dusk.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken is taught a secret.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
notionnounUS /ˈnoʊʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And he was strengthened in his opinion, when he learnt that Smallbones was to go on shore with his master after it was dusk.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading And he was strengthened in his opinion, when he learnt that Smallbones was to go on shore with his master after it was dusk.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken is taught a secret.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading And he was strengthened in his opinion, when he learnt that Smallbones was to go on shore with his master after it was dusk.
Smallbones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
Spitternoun
a person who spits (ejects saliva or phlegm from the mouth)
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading And he was strengthened in his opinion, when he learnt that Smallbones was to go on shore with his master after it was dusk.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken is taught a secret.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
Vanslyperken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken is taught a secret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now Corporal Van Spitter had no notion of the poor lad's brains being blown out, and when Mr Vanslyperken went on deck and left the pistol, he went into the cabin, searched for it, and drew the bullet, which Vanslyperken, of course, was not aware of.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which Mr Vanslyperken is taught a secret.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones' benefit.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading We are anxious to proceed with our narrative, but we must first explain the unexpected appearance of Smallbones.
