used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
afireadjectiveUS /əˈfaɪr/
lighted up by or as by fire or flame
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
any thing at all
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
captive's
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From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
Collaster
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From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
set up or found
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
the act of departing
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
Holtum
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From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
Holtums
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From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
lanyardnounUS /ˈlænjərd/
a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."
Lundanoun
puffins
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
Mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
Mitchells
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From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
OspreynounUS /ˈɔːspri/
large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
parolenounUS /pərˈoʊl/
a promise
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The captive's glowing face, afire with fun and joyous anticipation, did not accord with the humiliating position in which he was introduced by Tom; and his reception by the Doctor and Mrs. Holtum certainly did not indicate anything like hostile feeling.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
male cat
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
untiedadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪd/
not tied
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
Westervoe
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From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
at the time that
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
which person or people
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Holtums were lingering over their supper when Tom presented himself, bringing his captive with hands fastened together by a lanyard borrowed from Harry Mitchell for the purpose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
Yaspard
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From this reading The lads found that it was so late when they neared Lunda, that it would be best to divide, one boat going to Collaster, and the other proceeding to Westervoe; so Tom and Yaspard (the latter on a kind of parole) were transferred to the _Osprey_, which immediately made sail for Collaster, while the Manse boat conveyed the Mitchells to their own home.
Yaspard's
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From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The lanyard was laughingly untied by the Doctor, who said, as he released and shook Yaspard's hands, "I am sure you can trust your prisoner with so much liberty, Tom."