Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

of or relating to or responsible for administration

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

(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 Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

the lowest part of the musical range

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

for the reason that

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

in a bland manner

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

the act of departing

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

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From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

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

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

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

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

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

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

without law or control

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

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

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

plural of “malcontent” — a person who is discontented or disgusted

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

social deportment

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

plural of “olympian” — an athlete who participates in the Olympic games

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

(logic) a statement that contradicts itself

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

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

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

a lightweight cord

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

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

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

up to a particular time

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading One afternoon Lawless left Sub-Lieutenant Trent in charge of the bridge, and, going below, solaced himself with music and song till the bass string of his banjo snapped.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

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

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

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

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

which person or people

From this reading Among this flotilla was the _Knat_, and her orders were to keep a sharp look-out for gun-runners, who, if rumour did not lie, were extremely busy about this time.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE RIDING LIGHT The manners and customs of the Powers that Be may puzzle the ordinary man, but those whose duty it is to serve the said Powers know that their inconsistency is consistent--which is really not such a paradox as it sounds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Because of this and of the water-tight compartments into which the administrative body is divided, a number of destroyers was patrolling Irish waters at the same time that the High Olympians were, to all appearances, blandly unconscious of the German intrigue with certain Irish malcontents.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Nevertheless, although Lawless had been on duty for over a fortnight, not the ghost of a gun-runner had he, or any of his crew, seen, and the monotony of the work was becoming extremely irksome to all.