used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
any thing at all
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
autocraticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
betideverbUS /bɪˈtaɪd/
become of; happen to
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
crotchetyadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːtʃəti/
having a difficult and contrary disposition
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
didn't
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From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
else
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From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
flirtverbUS /flɜːrt/
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
only a very short time before
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
instanter
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From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
and nothing more
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
Kanaka
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From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
engage in
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
joined in matrimony
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
not any; not one
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
pastor'snounUS /ˈpæstərz/
possessive form of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
a human being
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
a person, without saying who
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
a special situation
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
at the time that
From this reading It was a crime to miss church, and a crime to flirt or make love, and the biggest crime of all was not to come up handsome with church offerings when they were demanded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
which person or people
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our republic was more in name than anything else, for old David, the missionary, ruled the island with a rod of iron, and was so crotchety and tyrannical that no Kanaka could call his soul his own.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading One had to get up just as military and autocratic--and as for dancing, why the word itself could hardly be said, let alone the actual thing, which meant the jail every time and a dose of the pastor's whip thrown in extra.
yarning
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From this reading Every night at nine he stood out in front of his house and rang a hand bell, and then woe betide any one who didn't go to bed instanter and shut up, no matter if it were in the full of the moon and they in the middle of a game of cards or yarning sociable on an upturned boat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you will believe me it was a crime to _grieve_ too much if somebody died--if the dead person were married that is, and if you were of the opposite sex and not closely related!
