used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
(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 Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
confined by bonds
From this reading Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
crimpnounUS /krɪmp/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
set up or found
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
the act of departing
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
Hezekiah's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was something pitiful in the meagerness of their preparation.
a small worthless amount
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
KIDNAPPEDverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
engage in
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
meagernessnoun
the quality of being meager
From this reading There was something pitiful in the meagerness of their preparation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
nondescriptadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːndɪˈskrɪpt/
lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading There was something pitiful in the meagerness of their preparation.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading There was something pitiful in the meagerness of their preparation.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
redemptioners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something pitiful in the meagerness of their preparation.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
carry out
From this reading Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was something pitiful in the meagerness of their preparation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He found the crimp and gave him Hezekiah’s release, and then the redemptioners immediately began to make themselves ready.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something pitiful in the meagerness of their preparation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
bound or secured closely
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something pitiful in the meagerness of their preparation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading KIDNAPPED AT THE END of the court the two parted, the Captain going on down to the wharf and Jack up to the Golden Fish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Beyond this they had nothing at all to take with them to the new world to which they were bound.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading One or two of them had nondescript bundles tied up in handkerchiefs, and one had a pair of stockings wrapped up in a piece of dirty paper.
