used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
in the past
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
(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 "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When morning came, we looked out to see if we were really in the seas of Saint Domingo.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
clothing in general
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
DomingonounUS /doʊˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
Spanish operatic tenor noted for performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini (born in 1941)
From this reading When morning came, we looked out to see if we were really in the seas of Saint Domingo.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When morning came, we looked out to see if we were really in the seas of Saint Domingo.
a female domestic
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
a particular point in time
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When morning came, we looked out to see if we were really in the seas of Saint Domingo.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When morning came, we looked out to see if we were really in the seas of Saint Domingo.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
prize-master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading When morning came, we looked out to see if we were really in the seas of Saint Domingo.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading When morning came, we looked out to see if we were really in the seas of Saint Domingo.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When morning came, we looked out to see if we were really in the seas of Saint Domingo.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When morning came, we looked out to see if we were really in the seas of Saint Domingo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
interact in a certain way
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
the act of using
From this reading It is true that we were confined to the cabin, denied the refreshments that were before our eyes, and the use of our own clothes; and it is true that the oaths and threats of a drunken man were in our ears all night.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My maid and I were on board that schooner; from which we landed four hours ago.
at the time that
From this reading When morning came, we looked out to see if we were really in the seas of Saint Domingo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "If it be true--" "It is true," said a voice from the window, to which all listened in a moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We do not ask you to treat with my prize-master," said Captain Reynolds.
