used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I came gradually back to consciousness amid a buzz of voices.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading I came gradually back to consciousness amid a buzz of voices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TELLS HOW THE SAILOR GEORGIO RHODOJANI GAVE EVIDENCE AT THE "LUGGER INN."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I came gradually back to consciousness amid a buzz of voices.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading I came gradually back to consciousness amid a buzz of voices.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came gradually back to consciousness amid a buzz of voices.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
for the most part
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading I came gradually back to consciousness amid a buzz of voices.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading TELLS HOW THE SAILOR GEORGIO RHODOJANI GAVE EVIDENCE AT THE "LUGGER INN."
opinion or judgment
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading TELLS HOW THE SAILOR GEORGIO RHODOJANI GAVE EVIDENCE AT THE "LUGGER INN."
a long fixed look
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
GEORGIO
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motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
in a gradual manner
From this reading I came gradually back to consciousness amid a buzz of voices.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
HOW
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From this reading TELLS HOW THE SAILOR GEORGIO RHODOJANI GAVE EVIDENCE AT THE "LUGGER INN."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I came gradually back to consciousness amid a buzz of voices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading TELLS HOW THE SAILOR GEORGIO RHODOJANI GAVE EVIDENCE AT THE "LUGGER INN."
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
Loveday
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From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
LUGGERnoun
small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails
From this reading TELLS HOW THE SAILOR GEORGIO RHODOJANI GAVE EVIDENCE AT THE "LUGGER INN."
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I came gradually back to consciousness amid a buzz of voices.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
To recall to mind.
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
RHODOJANI
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From this reading TELLS HOW THE SAILOR GEORGIO RHODOJANI GAVE EVIDENCE AT THE "LUGGER INN."
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading TELLS HOW THE SAILOR GEORGIO RHODOJANI GAVE EVIDENCE AT THE "LUGGER INN."
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
shrugnounUS /ʃrʌɡ/
a gesture involving the shoulders
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
express in speech
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading TELLS HOW THE SAILOR GEORGIO RHODOJANI GAVE EVIDENCE AT THE "LUGGER INN."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS HOW THE SAILOR GEORGIO RHODOJANI GAVE EVIDENCE AT THE "LUGGER INN."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I came gradually back to consciousness amid a buzz of voices.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I came gradually back to consciousness amid a buzz of voices.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was standing in the midst of a small knot of fishermen, every now and then answering their questions with a gesture, a shrug of the shoulders, or shake of the head; but chiefly regarding my recovery and waiting, as I could see, for me to speak.
migratory
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had happened, or how I came to be lying thus upon the sand, I could not at first remember, until my gaze, wandering over my uncle's shoulder, met the Captain's eyes regarding me with a keen and curious stare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Uncle Loveday was bending over me, his every button glistening with sympathy, and his face full of kindly anxiety.
