used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
(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 Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
allayedverbUS /əˈleɪd/
past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
a quantity of money
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
Andy
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From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
for the reason that
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
placed in a grave
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
divisible by two
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
expirationnounUS /ˌekspərˈeɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
communicated in words
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
giddinessnoun
an impulsive scatterbrained manner
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
the act of departing
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
half-a-dozen
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From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
of the present time and place
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
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 That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
leapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
nauseanounUS /ˈnɔːziə/
the state that precedes vomiting
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
Nelse
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From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
on one occasion
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
plungesnounUS /ˈplʌndʒɪz/
plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
seasicknessnoun
motion sickness experienced while traveling on water
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
required or under orders
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading That old Andy had not succeeded in going ashore they knew, because of having seen him several times; but his fears had not been allayed, as could be told by the expression on his face.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
hard to endure
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Therefore it was that the first two days out were not particularly enjoyed by the boys; but, at the expiration of that time, even the suggestion of fried salt pork failed to disturb them, and once more they were in a condition to speculate upon the possibility of finding a buried treasure.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
at the time that
From this reading It is not to be supposed that the boys escaped a severe attack of seasickness when the _Day Dream_ was tossing about on the Atlantic swell.
which person or people
From this reading He had the appearance of one who fancies he is menaced by a sudden and immediate danger, and glanced from time to time over his shoulder, looking, as Nelse expressed it, “as if he believed half-a-dozen pirates were trying to sneak up on him.”
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading Both had indulged in a certain amount of yachting in the river and sound; but the violent leaps and plunges of the schooner were something so entirely different from what they had been accustomed to, that all power of resistance was lost immediately giddiness and nausea seized their victims.
