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Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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"HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."
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 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 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 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."
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Viking Boys

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of Viking Boys is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."
/hiː ɪz jʌŋ ənd ʌv ˈlɪtəl ˈnɑːlədʒ/
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

afire adjective US /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.”

lanyard noun US /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.”

laughingly adverb US /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."”

Mitchell noun US /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.”

neared verb US /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.”

Osprey noun US /ˈɔːspri/

large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years

parole noun US /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.”

untied adjective US /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."”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

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."

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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.

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

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.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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.

bestnounUS /best/

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.

boatnounUS /boʊt/

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.

bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/

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.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

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.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

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

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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.

certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/

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

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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.

DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

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.

facenounUS /feɪs/

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.

fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/

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.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

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.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

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.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

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.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

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.

funnounUS /fʌn/

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.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

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.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(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.

HarryverbUS /ˈheri/

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.

HEpronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

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.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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."

immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/

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.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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.

introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/

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.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."

itpronounUS /ɪt/

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.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

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.

KNOWLEDGEnounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

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.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

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.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

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."

libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

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."

likeverbUS /laɪk/

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.

LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

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

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

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.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

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.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

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.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "HE IS YOUNG AND OF LITTLE KNOWLEDGE."

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

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.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

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.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

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.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

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.

positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

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.

presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

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.

prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/

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.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

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."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

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."

sailverbUS /seɪl/

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.

shooknounUS /ʃʊk/

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."

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

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.

suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/

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.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

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."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

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.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

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.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

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.

TomnounUS /tɑːm/

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.

trustnounUS /trʌst/

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.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

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.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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.

whopronounUS /huː/

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."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

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.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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."

youpronounUS /juː/

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."

YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(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."

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

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."

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