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From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
BAITverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
emaciatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading The body was frightfully emaciated, and I had every hope that it would not float.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The body was frightfully emaciated, and I had every hope that it would not float.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
FLESHnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The body was frightfully emaciated, and I had every hope that it would not float.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
frightfullyadverbUS /ˈfraɪtfəli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading The body was frightfully emaciated, and I had every hope that it would not float.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The body was frightfully emaciated, and I had every hope that it would not float.
Herbey
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From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The body was frightfully emaciated, and I had every hope that it would not float.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
JANUARYnounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
lieutenant'snounUS /luːˈtenənts/
possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The body was frightfully emaciated, and I had every hope that it would not float.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
purposed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
remitverbUS /riˈmɪt/
send (money) in payment
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The body was frightfully emaciated, and I had every hope that it would not float.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before daylight dawned, the body was quite cold, and as I knew there must be no delay in throwing it overboard, I asked Curtis to assist me in the sad office.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading HUMAN FLESH FOR BAIT JANUARY 8.--All night I remained by the side of the poor fellow's corpse, and several times Miss Herbey joined me in my mournful watch.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As soon as it was quite light, taking every precaution that no one should see what we were about, Curtis and I proceeded to our melancholy task.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We took a few articles from the lieutenant's pockets, which we purposed, if either of us should survive, to remit to his mother.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The body was frightfully emaciated, and I had every hope that it would not float.
