used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading CONVERSATION.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
divined
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From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
the organ of sight
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
Harrington
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From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
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 leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
ravenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
straw-hat
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From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading He did not remove his straw-hat, but stood surveying Harrington with a critical eye, like a marine raven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A slow smile twinkled around the young man’s bearded mouth, for he instantly divined what the Captain had come for.
at the time that
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was leaning back in his chair, enjoying the consciousness of eighty dollars earned, when the door opened, and in came the Captain, with his head very much on one side, and an ominous gravity on his quaint features.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the young man’s kindled mood, composition was easy, and by two o’clock his article was done.
