used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He also frowned a little and smoothed his beard as though momentarily puzzled.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You won't want to be bothered with him," he said after brief reflection.
in addition
From this reading He also frowned a little and smoothed his beard as though momentarily puzzled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He also frowned a little and smoothed his beard as though momentarily puzzled.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He also frowned a little and smoothed his beard as though momentarily puzzled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You won't want to be bothered with him," he said after brief reflection.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading He also frowned a little and smoothed his beard as though momentarily puzzled.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better let him sleep in the forecastle."
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading "You won't want to be bothered with him," he said after brief reflection.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "You won't want to be bothered with him," he said after brief reflection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
capricesnounUS /kəˈpriːsəz/
plural of “caprice” — a sudden desire
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Not for the present," said Saltash.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading "Better let him sleep in the forecastle."
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading He also frowned a little and smoothed his beard as though momentarily puzzled.
an established custom
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
Larpent's
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From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Better let him sleep in the forecastle."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He also frowned a little and smoothed his beard as though momentarily puzzled.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading He also frowned a little and smoothed his beard as though momentarily puzzled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not for the present," said Saltash.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Not for the present," said Saltash.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He also frowned a little and smoothed his beard as though momentarily puzzled.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "You won't want to be bothered with him," he said after brief reflection.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You won't want to be bothered with him," he said after brief reflection.
Saltash
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From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Better let him sleep in the forecastle."
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading He also frowned a little and smoothed his beard as though momentarily puzzled.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He also frowned a little and smoothed his beard as though momentarily puzzled.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
TOBYnounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "You won't want to be bothered with him," he said after brief reflection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
at the time that
From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You won't want to be bothered with him," he said after brief reflection.
won't
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From this reading "You won't want to be bothered with him," he said after brief reflection.
yacht's
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From this reading TOBY It was contrary to Captain Larpent's habit to show surprise at any time, whatever the caprices of his patron, but he did look at Saltash somewhat harder than usual when the latter informed him in his breezy fashion of the unexpected addition to the yacht's company.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You won't want to be bothered with him," he said after brief reflection.
