used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Where is he to obtain supper, and a bed?
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Where is he to obtain supper, and a bed?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Meanwhile what is to become of him for the remainder of that night?
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Where is he to obtain supper, and a bed?
eat an early morning meal
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
casknounUS /kæsk/
the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
dislikesnounUS /dɪˈslaɪks/
plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
take in solid food
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
divisible by two
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
at any time
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
half-famished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
HauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meanwhile what is to become of him for the remainder of that night?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile what is to become of him for the remainder of that night?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
junknounUS /dʒʌŋk/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile what is to become of him for the remainder of that night?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Meanwhile what is to become of him for the remainder of that night?
not any; not one
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
come into possession of
From this reading Where is he to obtain supper, and a bed?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
quickensverbUS /ˈkwɪkənz/
third-person singular of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Meanwhile what is to become of him for the remainder of that night?
Sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
saltest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
refrain from harming
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Where is he to obtain supper, and a bed?
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile what is to become of him for the remainder of that night?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
up to a particular time
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He even dislikes the idea of having to go back for his chest; which, however, he must some time do.
toughestadjectiveUS /ˈtʌfəst/
superlative of “tough” — not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About the latter he cares the least; and having had no dinner and but a spare breakfast he is hungry-- half-famished--and could eat a pound or two of the saltest and toughest junk ever drawn out of a ship's cask.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Meanwhile what is to become of him for the remainder of that night?
in or at the place that
From this reading Where is he to obtain supper, and a bed?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Haunted by this fancy--urged on by it--he quickens his steps; nor stays them till out of sight of the "Sailor's Home," out of the street in which the detestable tavern stands.
