used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If the storm had seemed furious before supper, it had risen to a top gale now.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If the storm had seemed furious before supper, it had risen to a top gale now.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading He seized the broom and followed Tobias with the scraper out upon the open gallery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
CONFIDENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading If the storm had seemed furious before supper, it had risen to a top gale now.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading If the storm had seemed furious before supper, it had risen to a top gale now.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading He seized the broom and followed Tobias with the scraper out upon the open gallery.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
heartenverbUS /ˈhɑːrtən/
give encouragement to
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
to a considerable degree
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
Heppy's
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From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the storm had seemed furious before supper, it had risen to a top gale now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the storm had seemed furious before supper, it had risen to a top gale now.
jollitynoun
feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
lightkeeper's
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From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If the storm had seemed furious before supper, it had risen to a top gale now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He seized the broom and followed Tobias with the scraper out upon the open gallery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He seized the broom and followed Tobias with the scraper out upon the open gallery.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
Ralph
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From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading If the storm had seemed furious before supper, it had risen to a top gale now.
scrapernounUS /ˈskreɪpər/
any of various hand tools for scraping
From this reading He seized the broom and followed Tobias with the scraper out upon the open gallery.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He seized the broom and followed Tobias with the scraper out upon the open gallery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading If the storm had seemed furious before supper, it had risen to a top gale now.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
Tobias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He seized the broom and followed Tobias with the scraper out upon the open gallery.
vibrateverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪt/
shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading CONFIDENCES The blast struck the light tower so heavily that Ralph Endicott felt the whole structure vibrate as he followed Tobias up the spiral stairway after supper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He seized the broom and followed Tobias with the scraper out upon the open gallery.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had offered to attend Tobias in his duty at the top of the tower more for the purpose of getting away from the women than for any other reason.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In spite of the lightkeeper’s jollity and Miss Heppy’s kindness, the supper had seemed to hearten but little the spirits of the young man.
