used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
a youthful male person
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
dissembled
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From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
endangeringverbUS /enˈdeɪndʒərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endanger” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
fuseenoun
a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
the act of giving
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
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 When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
engage in
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
a particular point in time
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
Muley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
not any; not one
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
continue talking
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
redemptionnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
determined
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
except for; apart from
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
try to get or reach
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
in the near future
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Accordingly we ran a league further; when giving the boy the helm, and pretending to stoop for something, I seized Muley by surprise and threw him overboard.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
in the direction of
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
precisely as stated
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
at the time that
From this reading When we had passed the castle, we fell a fishing; but though I knew there was a bite, I dissembled the matter, in order to put out further to sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
the words that are spoken
From this reading The harmless creature at these words, turned himself from me, and I make no doubt got safe to land.
but in spite of that
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As he was an excellent swimmer, he soon arose and made towards the boat; upon which I took out a fusee, and presented at him: "Muley" said I, "I never yet designed to do you any harm, and seek nothing now but my redemption.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I know you are able enough to swim to shore, and save your life: but if you are resolved to follow me to the endangering of mine, the very moment you proceed, I will shoot you through the head."
