adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was found at the prison-gate waiting for Gauntlet, to know the issue of his negotiation.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
billetnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
ConnectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
despatched
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From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
DiversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
drumsticks
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From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was found at the prison-gate waiting for Gauntlet, to know the issue of his negotiation.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He was found at the prison-gate waiting for Gauntlet, to know the issue of his negotiation.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
GauntletnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading He was found at the prison-gate waiting for Gauntlet, to know the issue of his negotiation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He was found at the prison-gate waiting for Gauntlet, to know the issue of his negotiation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was found at the prison-gate waiting for Gauntlet, to know the issue of his negotiation.
LieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
mistookverbUS /mɪˈstʊk/
inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
negotiationnounUS /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading He was found at the prison-gate waiting for Gauntlet, to know the issue of his negotiation.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
PeregrinenounUS /ˈperəɡriːn/
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
Peregrine's
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From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
Pickle's
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From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
PipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
PlansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
prison-gate
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From this reading He was found at the prison-gate waiting for Gauntlet, to know the issue of his negotiation.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
ProofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
reconcilesverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪlz/
third-person singular of “reconcile” — make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
renewsverbUS /rɪˈnuːz/
third-person singular of “renew” — reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
Self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
shipmatenounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪt/
an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
subscribedadjectiveUS /səbˈskraɪbd/
(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
turnkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrnkiː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was found at the prison-gate waiting for Gauntlet, to know the issue of his negotiation.
wakeverbUS /weɪk/
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He no sooner received this summons, than he set all his sails, and made the best of his way to his friend's apartment; being admitted by the turnkey, in consequence of Peregrine's request, communicated by the messenger who, carried the billet.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society--Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Pipes followed close in the wake of his shipmate; and, in a few minutes after the note had been despatched, Peregrine and Gauntlet heard the sound of the stump, ascending the wooden staircase with such velocity, that they at first mistook it for the application of drumsticks to the head of an empty barrel.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading The captain, with reluctance, yielded the preference in this particular to Jack, who was immediately invited to a conference, by a note subscribed with Pickle's own hand.
