used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'FRISCO KID AND THE NEW BOY 'Frisco Kid was discontented--discontented and disgusted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
a youthful male person
From this reading 'FRISCO KID AND THE NEW BOY 'Frisco Kid was discontented--discontented and disgusted.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
cleanernounUS /ˈkliːnər/
a preparation used in cleaning something
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
clothing in general
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
day-dreams
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From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
Dazzler
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From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading 'FRISCO KID AND THE NEW BOY 'Frisco Kid was discontented--discontented and disgusted.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading 'FRISCO KID AND THE NEW BOY 'Frisco Kid was discontented--discontented and disgusted.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
enticedverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪst/
past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
at any time
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
FRISCO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'FRISCO KID AND THE NEW BOY 'Frisco Kid was discontented--discontented and disgusted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
and nothing more
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
KIDverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading 'FRISCO KID AND THE NEW BOY 'Frisco Kid was discontented--discontented and disgusted.
Kid'snounUS /kɪdz/
possessive form of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
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 Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
the force of workers available
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
in motion
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading 'FRISCO KID AND THE NEW BOY 'Frisco Kid was discontented--discontented and disgusted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
repletionnoun
the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
samenessnounUS /ˈseɪmnəs/
the quality of being alike
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
sirennounUS /ˈsaɪrən/
a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'FRISCO KID AND THE NEW BOY 'Frisco Kid was discontented--discontented and disgusted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
thing'snounUS /θɪŋz/
possessive form of “thing” — a special situation
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'FRISCO KID AND THE NEW BOY 'Frisco Kid was discontented--discontented and disgusted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They did not dream that 'Frisco Kid ever looked up at them from the cockpit of the _Dazzler_ and in turn envied them just those things which sometimes were the most distasteful to them and from which they suffered to repletion.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Just as the romance of adventure sang its siren song in their ears and whispered vague messages of strange lands and lusty deeds, so the delicious mysteries of home enticed 'Frisco Kid's roving fancies, and his brightest day-dreams were of the thing's he knew not--brothers, sisters, a father's counsel, a mother's kiss.
which person or people
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading True, they wore cleaner and better clothes, and were blessed with fathers and mothers; but his was the free floating life of the bay, the domain of moving adventure, and the companionship of men--theirs the rigid discipline and dreary sameness of home life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This would have seemed impossible to the boys who fished from the dock above and envied him greatly.
