aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was something about the fishermaid that touched his heart.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
the act of departing
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
Dominienoun
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
fishermaid
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From this reading There was something about the fishermaid that touched his heart.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There was something about the fishermaid that touched his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
Orn
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From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
approval to do something
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something about the fishermaid that touched his heart.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading He persuaded himself continually that Tessibel was not the motive for clearing the fisherman of the murder charge, it was the love of justice--justice to the squatter and his lovely child.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
Tessibel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was something about the fishermaid that touched his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something about the fishermaid that touched his heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
having come into contact
From this reading There was something about the fishermaid that touched his heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Orn Skinner was to be taken to prison the Monday after the famous sermon preached by Dominie Graves.
at the time that
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Her ignorance, her devotion to her father, and the loveliness of the anxious young face haunted the professor during his working hours, and at night, when he could not sleep, he created plans for her future and her father's release.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Professor Young had gained permission for Tessibel to spend fifteen minutes with Skinner before his departure.
