adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
Baxter
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From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
CriminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
Langless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
PeacocknounUS /ˈpiːkɑːk/
European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
PRISONERSnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PRISONERS THREE.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Criminals are of all shades and degrees, and look at affairs in a different light from honest men.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
THREEnounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading PRISONERS THREE.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was easy to see that Captain Langless was "feeling his way," as the saying is, and Dick felt that he must go slow or he might spoil everything.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It is said that some would rather be dishonest than honest, and Dick did not yet know how the owner of the _Peacock_ stood on that point.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Perhaps you had better tell us first what Arnold Baxter has offered you," said the elder Rover, as he looked the owner of the schooner squarely in the eyes.
