used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
the state of being absent
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
anew
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
cachalotnoun
large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil; also a source of ambergris
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
CoconounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
greatly pleased
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
EncounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
epitaphnounUS /ˈepətæf/
an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
Falconhurst
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From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
set up or found
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
Franz
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From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
Franz's
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From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
Fritz
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From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
How
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From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
interredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrd/
placed in a grave
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
joinsnounUS /dʒɔɪnz/
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
JunonounUS /ˈdʒuːnoʊ/
(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
Juno'snounUS /ˈdʒuːnoʊz/
possessive form of “juno” — (Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
go away from a place
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
Montrose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
narratesverbUS /neˈreɪts/
third-person singular of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
PounceverbUS /paʊns/
move down on as if in an attack
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
providentialadjectiveUS /ˌprɑːvəˈdenʃəl/
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
cut with a saw
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
only a very short time before
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
not in physical motion
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
studverbUS /stʌd/
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
Toucans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
truantnounUS /ˈtruːənt/
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
uninjuredadjectiveUS /əˈnɪndʒərd/
not injured physically or mentally
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack's danger and providential escape, too, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
at the time that
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading My wife shuddered, and scarcely suppressed an involuntary scream as she heard of our desperate encounter with the lion and his mate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mother and Franz, though somewhat startled by the unexpected absence of Fritz, were delighted to see us return safely, and listened with eager interest to our adventures.
WolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Juno's epitaph--Fritz does not appear--We start in search of him--A cachalot whale--The unexpected appearance of a savage--Fritz in a dusky disguise--He leads us to Fair Isle, and shows us the wonders therein--The stranger--Fritz narrates his adventures--How he saw Toucans--Encountered a tiger--Lost Pounce--Found the Smoking Rock, and Jenny Montrose--The history of the stranger--Wolves dispute our right to the whale--Coco joins his brethren--Jack and Jenny search for the truant--We leave Pearl Bay--A hearty reception--A visit to Falconhurst--Jack displays our stud--The rainy season again.
a late time of life
From this reading Tears came into Franz's eyes when he heard of the sad death of poor old Juno; and he inquired most tenderly whether her remains had been brought back, that they might be interred near the house which had been her home for so many years.
