used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
(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 GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
any person at all
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading WHAT BOB FOUND IN CHICAGO.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was the striker, who was busy oiling the machinery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
CHICAGOnounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading WHAT BOB FOUND IN CHICAGO.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The runaway stopped, undecided what to do.
else
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From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
engine-room
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From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
engineer'snounUS /ˌendʒəˈniːrz/
possessive form of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
set up or found
From this reading WHAT BOB FOUND IN CHICAGO.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
HAVINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT BOB FOUND IN CHICAGO.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the striker, who was busy oiling the machinery.
conformity or harmony
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading It was the striker, who was busy oiling the machinery.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
oilingverbUS /ˈɔɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “oil” — cover with oil, as if by rubbing
From this reading It was the striker, who was busy oiling the machinery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading The runaway stopped, undecided what to do.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
a person, without saying who
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
move hurridly
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The runaway stopped, undecided what to do.
strikernounUS /ˈstraɪkər/
a forward on a soccer team
From this reading It was the striker, who was busy oiling the machinery.
required or under orders
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading The runaway stopped, undecided what to do.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT BOB FOUND IN CHICAGO.
at the time that
From this reading That officer was not in sight, however, but somebody else was, as Guy found when he entered the engineer’s room.
which person or people
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading GUY HAVING, as he supposed, made his way on board the propeller without being seen by anybody, ran with all possible speed toward the engine-room, keeping a good lookout on all sides for fear of meeting the steward who, as he had learned to his cost, had a way of turning up most unexpectedly.
