used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The search at Bymouth obtained no further assistance from Sam.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The search at Bymouth obtained no further assistance from Sam.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
bootlaces
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From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
a youthful male person
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
Bymouth
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From this reading The search at Bymouth obtained no further assistance from Sam.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Cocklemouth is a small lone place on the Welsh coast.
Cocklemouth
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From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
deignedverbUS /deɪnd/
past form of “deign” — do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The search at Bymouth obtained no further assistance from Sam.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The search at Bymouth obtained no further assistance from Sam.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
only a very short time before
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cocklemouth is a small lone place on the Welsh coast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
jocularadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːkjələr/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Cocklemouth is a small lone place on the Welsh coast.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
not any; not one
From this reading The search at Bymouth obtained no further assistance from Sam.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The search at Bymouth obtained no further assistance from Sam.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Cocklemouth is a small lone place on the Welsh coast.
popverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The search at Bymouth obtained no further assistance from Sam.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The search at Bymouth obtained no further assistance from Sam.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
transport commercially
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
skippersnounUS /ˈskɪpərz/
plural of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cocklemouth is a small lone place on the Welsh coast.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The search at Bymouth obtained no further assistance from Sam.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
very small
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading Cocklemouth is a small lone place on the Welsh coast.
at the time that
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
in or at the place that
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
which person or people
From this reading For the remainder of their stay there he hardly moved from the ship, preferring to smoke his pipe in peace on board to meeting certain jocular spirits ashore who wanted to buy bootlaces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Conversation with Dick and the boy he declined altogether, and it was not until they had reached Cocklemouth that he deigned to accept a pipe of tobacco from the cook’s box.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When a large ship gets into the tiny harbor the inhabitants come down to see it, and the skippers of small craft pop up from their cabins and yell out to know where it’s coming to.
