used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Foxham had been laid in a berth, upon a fur cloak.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sore hurt," said he.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lord Foxham had been laid in a berth, upon a fur cloak.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading Lord Foxham had been laid in a berth, upon a fur cloak.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
bulkheadnounUS /ˈbʌlkhed/
a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Lord Foxham had been laid in a berth, upon a fur cloak.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
Foxham
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From this reading Lord Foxham had been laid in a berth, upon a fur cloak.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Lord Foxham had been laid in a berth, upon a fur cloak.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Foxham had been laid in a berth, upon a fur cloak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
be the source of pain
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sore hurt," said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
knellverbUS /nel/
ring as in announcing death
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Lord Foxham had been laid in a berth, upon a fur cloak.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Foxham had been laid in a berth, upon a fur cloak.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
the force of workers available
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
and nothing more
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
minute-guns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
moansnounUS /moʊnz/
plural of “moan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sore hurt," said he.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
transport commercially
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
hurting
From this reading "I am sore hurt," said he.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lord Foxham had been laid in a berth, upon a fur cloak.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading A little lamp burned dim before the Virgin in the bulkhead, and by its glimmer Dick could see the pale countenance and hollow eyes of the hurt man.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The poor animal, whether he was merely sick at heart to be separated from his friends, or whether he indeed recognised some peril in the labouring of the ship, raised his cries, like minute-guns, above the roar of wave and weather; and the more superstitious of the men heard, in these sounds, the knell of the _Good Hope_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
people who are wounded
From this reading THE "GOOD HOPE" (_concluded_) The moans of the wounded baron blended with the wailing of the ship's dog.
