used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Liberty and freedom of action was what he wanted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Not for a moment did he blame Harry for lukewarmness.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
CatamarannounUS /ˌkætəmərˈæn/
a boat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for a moment did he blame Harry for lukewarmness.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Liberty and freedom of action was what he wanted.
Girdwood
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From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would pay his ransom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
Kassala
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From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
Koosh
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From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Liberty and freedom of action was what he wanted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
lukewarmnessnoun
a warmness resembling the temperature of the skin
From this reading Not for a moment did he blame Harry for lukewarmness.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
engage in
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not for a moment did he blame Harry for lukewarmness.
not any; not one
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Liberty and freedom of action was what he wanted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He would pay his ransom.
Pilgrim'snounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading He would pay his ransom.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
determined
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He was tired of being kept a prisoner on board the pirate craft, Catamaran, lying off the little town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Liberty and freedom of action was what he wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Liberty and freedom of action was what he wanted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Liberty and freedom of action was what he wanted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would pay his ransom.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Finding that Harry Girdwood made no response to his letter and did not come to his rescue, Young Jack resolved to make terms with Koosh and Kassala.
