used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the saloon he had a heavy moustache and rather long hair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Now his face was smooth and his head closely shaven.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading At the saloon he had a heavy moustache and rather long hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Now his face was smooth and his head closely shaven.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading At the saloon he had a heavy moustache and rather long hair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now his face was smooth and his head closely shaven.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
JetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
Jet'snounUS /dʒets/
possessive form of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
KIDNAPPERSnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpərz/
plural of “kidnapper” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
set afire or burning
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At the saloon he had a heavy moustache and rather long hair.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading At the saloon he had a heavy moustache and rather long hair.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
on the contrary
From this reading At the saloon he had a heavy moustache and rather long hair.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading At the saloon he had a heavy moustache and rather long hair.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading Now his face was smooth and his head closely shaven.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He seated himself by the side of the berth, lighted a cigar, and began to read a newspaper, although the light in the room was far from good owing to the blinds being closed.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Now his face was smooth and his head closely shaven.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KIDNAPPERS Jet's captor appeared to be perfectly contented after binding the boy, and assuring himself that it was impossible an alarm could be given.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Jet was lying in such a manner that he could see the fellow's face plainly, and was now able to understand why he had not recognized him before.
