AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now that he thought about it, that note, instead of filling him with dismay, had rather left him relieved.
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
Boyd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
COMESnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Now that he thought about it, that note, instead of filling him with dismay, had rather left him relieved.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
DREAMnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Now that he thought about it, that note, instead of filling him with dismay, had rather left him relieved.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
Grande
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Now that he thought about it, that note, instead of filling him with dismay, had rather left him relieved.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Now that he thought about it, that note, instead of filling him with dismay, had rather left him relieved.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Now that he thought about it, that note, instead of filling him with dismay, had rather left him relieved.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Now that he thought about it, that note, instead of filling him with dismay, had rather left him relieved.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Now that he thought about it, that note, instead of filling him with dismay, had rather left him relieved.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Now that he thought about it, that note, instead of filling him with dismay, had rather left him relieved.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
TRUEadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
WaylandnounUS /ˈweɪlənd/
(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AND A DREAM COMES TRUE For nearly an hour Boyd Emerson sat alone on the deck of _The Grande Dame_, a prey to conflicting emotions, the while he waited for Mildred to appear.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There was no one to dispute his presence now, for the tourists who had followed Doctor Berry from the shore in hushed excitement avoided him, and the sailors made no effort to carry out their earlier instructions; hence he was allowed opportunity to adjust himself to the sudden change.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading It was not so much the unexpected downfall of Willis Marsh, and the new light thus thrown upon his own enterprise that upset him, as a puzzling alteration in his own purposes and inclinations.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading He had come out to the yacht defiantly, to make good his threat, and to force an understanding with Mildred Wayland, but now that he was here and his way made easy he began to question his own desires.
