used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The exclamation attracted the attention of Dan, and a glance forward revealed to him the desperate situation of his party.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The exclamation attracted the attention of Dan, and a glance forward revealed to him the desperate situation of his party.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The exclamation attracted the attention of Dan, and a glance forward revealed to him the desperate situation of his party.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
bateau
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From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
cause to be bored
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
bowspritnoun
a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
chattels
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From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
Cyd
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From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
Dan
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From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The exclamation attracted the attention of Dan, and a glance forward revealed to him the desperate situation of his party.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading The exclamation attracted the attention of Dan, and a glance forward revealed to him the desperate situation of his party.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The exclamation attracted the attention of Dan, and a glance forward revealed to him the desperate situation of his party.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The exclamation attracted the attention of Dan, and a glance forward revealed to him the desperate situation of his party.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
Hossifus
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From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
Isabel
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From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
something that is lost
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
a particular point in time
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The exclamation attracted the attention of Dan, and a glance forward revealed to him the desperate situation of his party.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
in the near future
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
RAYBONE
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From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The exclamation attracted the attention of Dan, and a glance forward revealed to him the desperate situation of his party.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
sail-boat
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From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The exclamation attracted the attention of Dan, and a glance forward revealed to him the desperate situation of his party.
slave-hunters
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From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
slave-master
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From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Hossifus!" groaned Cyd, as he turned to observe the course of the boat, and discovered upon deck the stalwart form of Colonel Raybone--to him the most terrible man on the face of the earth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading The slave-master, nearly exhausted by the shock of the collision, and his exertions in hauling himself up to the deck of the Isabel, had failed to improve the first moment that ushered him into the presence of his astonished chattels; and the loss of that opportunity was the ruin of his expectations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading COLONEL RAYBONE CHANGES HIS TONE The Isabel dashed furiously on her way, passing over the bateau of the slave-hunters, which presently reappeared astern of her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
which person or people
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
a late time of life
From this reading Colonel Raybone, who, in spite of his years and his habits, was an active man, seized the bowsprit of the sail-boat, as it bore his frail bark beneath the waves; and while Dan and Cyd were eagerly gazing into the water astern of them in search of their dreaded master, he climbed upon the forecastle of the Isabel, thus saving himself from the wreck and the water.
