used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading His determination, which was strong when he arose, weakened somewhat as the morning wore on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His determination, which was strong when he arose, weakened somewhat as the morning wore on.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Somewhat soothed by this idea, he fell asleep.
brutalitynounUS /bruːˈtæləti/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading His determination, which was strong when he arose, weakened somewhat as the morning wore on.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
the act of discovering something
From this reading He resolved that he would keep his discovery to himself.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Somewhat soothed by this idea, he fell asleep.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
the act of giving
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He resolved that he would keep his discovery to himself.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He resolved that he would keep his discovery to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He resolved that he would keep his discovery to himself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Somewhat soothed by this idea, he fell asleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He resolved that he would keep his discovery to himself.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His determination, which was strong when he arose, weakened somewhat as the morning wore on.
not any; not one
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His determination, which was strong when he arose, weakened somewhat as the morning wore on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
overbearingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈberɪŋ/
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
by chance
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
determined
From this reading He resolved that he would keep his discovery to himself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat soothed by this idea, he fell asleep.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Somewhat soothed by this idea, he fell asleep.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His determination, which was strong when he arose, weakened somewhat as the morning wore on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He resolved that he would keep his discovery to himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Somewhat soothed by this idea, he fell asleep.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He resolved that he would keep his discovery to himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading His determination, which was strong when he arose, weakened somewhat as the morning wore on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
at the time that
From this reading His determination, which was strong when he arose, weakened somewhat as the morning wore on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His determination, which was strong when he arose, weakened somewhat as the morning wore on.
which person or people
From this reading The skipper, who had thought no more of the matter after giving his hasty instructions to the cook, was in a soft and amiable mood, and, as Henry said to himself fifty times in the course of the morning, five pounds was five pounds.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His determination, which was strong when he arose, weakened somewhat as the morning wore on.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He resolved that he would keep his discovery to himself.
a late time of life
From this reading It was an expensive luxury, but he determined to indulge in it, and months or years later perhaps he would allow the skipper to learn what he had lost by his overbearing brutality.
