used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
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 You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
the act of departing
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
he'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
engage in
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
social deportment
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
Reginald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
in the near future
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
in the direction of
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
Voules
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
at the time that
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
the words that are spoken
From this reading You are a sea lawyer, are you?" exclaimed Lord Reginald, angrily, Dick's words adding intensity to the vindictive feelings he already entertained towards him.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dick was going to reply, when he saw Voules coming along the deck, and he had the discretion to hold his tongue, knowing that the worst interpretation would be put on whatever he said.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have no duty that I know of to attend to, and I have a right to look towards yonder shore, which neither you nor I may see for some time to come," he answered.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll report you to the first lieutenant, and he'll soon find means to make you mend your manners."
