used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LONG WAY HOME.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
(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 But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
CaspernounUS /ˈkæspər/
a city of east central Wyoming on the North Platte river
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
cross-examinationnoun
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
a man of refinement
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A LONG WAY HOME.
how
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From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
and nothing more
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
go away from a place
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
the act of departing
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A LONG WAY HOME.
engage in
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
not any; not one
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
determined
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
transport commercially
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
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 Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
express a supposition
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
express in words
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
hard to endure
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading The captain of the revenue cutter had refused to believe it when Walter told it to him; Don Casper had pronounced it false; and it was reasonable to suppose that the master of the ship would do the same.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A LONG WAY HOME.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
at the time that
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The captain would, of course, want to know how he came to be in Cuba, and why he was in so great a hurry to leave it, and Chase did not expect him to believe the story he had to tell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it was all true, no matter whether people thought so or not; and Chase finally making up his mind that truth would hold its own with falsehood any day, abandoned the idea of making up a story, and resolved to tell just what had occurred, leaving the captain to do as he pleased about believing it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Chase remained in his concealment for a long time, trying to make up some plausible story to tell the captain in reply to the rigid cross-examination which he knew he would have to undergo when he first appeared before that gentleman.
