used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but your pronunciation of my name shows that you do not quite understand the way it is divided.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but your pronunciation of my name shows that you do not quite understand the way it is divided.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but your pronunciation of my name shows that you do not quite understand the way it is divided.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
Dr
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From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
miscreantsnounUS /ˈmɪskriənts/
plural of “miscreant” — a person without moral scruples
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
a form of address for a man
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but your pronunciation of my name shows that you do not quite understand the way it is divided.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
not any; not one
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but your pronunciation of my name shows that you do not quite understand the way it is divided.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
Percival
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
pronunciationnounUS /proʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
the manner in which someone utters a word
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but your pronunciation of my name shows that you do not quite understand the way it is divided.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
on the contrary
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
express in words
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
an educational institution
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but your pronunciation of my name shows that you do not quite understand the way it is divided.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but your pronunciation of my name shows that you do not quite understand the way it is divided.
that is looked for
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
hard to endure
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but your pronunciation of my name shows that you do not quite understand the way it is divided.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
Vanderdonk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but your pronunciation of my name shows that you do not quite understand the way it is divided.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
which person or people
From this reading AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT The day passed as usual, Percival saying no more about trying to discover the miscreants who had sought to injure Jack's boat, and Jack being too busy to think of it.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading That evening they had visitors from a fine house in the neighborhood, the owner of which, quite a wealthy man, complimented Dr. Wise on the good character of the boys, adding in rather a pompous manner:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Most boarding school boys are inclined to be mischievous, and to cause a good deal of annoyance to persons living in the neighborhood, but I must say-----" "The Academy is not an ordinary boarding school, Mr. Vanderdonk, and the character of the young gentlemen in my charge-----"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I must say, Doctor, that since you have been encamped on the river I have had nothing to complain of on account of your boys.
