used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I puzzled over that thing a considerable time; then gave up and asked what it was for.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
breast-board
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every detail of the pilot-house was familiar to me, with one exception,--a large-mouthed tube under the breast-board.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I puzzled over that thing a considerable time; then gave up and asked what it was for.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Every detail of the pilot-house was familiar to me, with one exception,--a large-mouthed tube under the breast-board.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every detail of the pilot-house was familiar to me, with one exception,--a large-mouthed tube under the breast-board.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Every detail of the pilot-house was familiar to me, with one exception,--a large-mouthed tube under the breast-board.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Every detail of the pilot-house was familiar to me, with one exception,--a large-mouthed tube under the breast-board.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I puzzled over that thing a considerable time; then gave up and asked what it was for.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I puzzled over that thing a considerable time; then gave up and asked what it was for.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading The pilot inspected me; I re-inspected the pilot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I puzzled over that thing a considerable time; then gave up and asked what it was for.
large-mouthedadjective
having a relatively large mouth
From this reading Every detail of the pilot-house was familiar to me, with one exception,--a large-mouthed tube under the breast-board.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pilot inspected me; I re-inspected the pilot.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every detail of the pilot-house was familiar to me, with one exception,--a large-mouthed tube under the breast-board.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
pilot-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every detail of the pilot-house was familiar to me, with one exception,--a large-mouthed tube under the breast-board.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading I puzzled over that thing a considerable time; then gave up and asked what it was for.
re-inspected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The pilot inspected me; I re-inspected the pilot.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I puzzled over that thing a considerable time; then gave up and asked what it was for.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
a special situation
From this reading I puzzled over that thing a considerable time; then gave up and asked what it was for.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I puzzled over that thing a considerable time; then gave up and asked what it was for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every detail of the pilot-house was familiar to me, with one exception,--a large-mouthed tube under the breast-board.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Every detail of the pilot-house was familiar to me, with one exception,--a large-mouthed tube under the breast-board.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Every detail of the pilot-house was familiar to me, with one exception,--a large-mouthed tube under the breast-board.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
look attentively
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AFTER a close study of the face of the pilot on watch, I was satisfied that I had never seen him before; so I went up there.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I puzzled over that thing a considerable time; then gave up and asked what it was for.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading These customary preliminaries over, I sat down on the high bench, and he faced about and went on with his work.
