used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
how long something has existed
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
Baragwanath
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From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
BoarnounUS /bɔːr/
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
driftwoodnounUS /ˈdrɪftwʊd/
wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
emulationnounUS /ˌemjəˈleɪʃən/
ambition to equal or excel
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
Jacky
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From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
Jacky's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jacky’s George was a remarkable man.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
Ortho's
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From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
Pedn
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From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
Penhale
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From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
pinnacenoun
a boat for communication between ship and shore
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
possessiveadjectiveUS /pəˈzesɪv/
serving to express or indicate possession
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
puppiesnounUS /ˈpʌpiz/
plural of “puppy” — a young dog
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
unusual or striking
From this reading Jacky’s George was a remarkable man.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
try to get or reach
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
stavenounUS /steɪv/
(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was moderate, but there was sufficient swell on to stave the boat did it strike the outer rocks—and it was a good boat.
at the time that
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At the age of seventeen, while gathering driftwood below Pedn Boar, he had seen an intact ship’s pinnace floating in.
which person or people
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
belonging to which person
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
worshipfully
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From this reading The Penhale brothers grew and grew, put off childish things and began to seek the company of men worshipfully and with emulation, as puppies imitate grown dogs.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Ortho’s first hero was a fisherman whose real name was George Baragwanath, but who was invariably referred to as “Jacky’s George,” although his father, the possessive Jacky, was long dead and forgotten and had been nothing worth mentioning when alive.
