abstractedlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading He stood smoking beside them and listening abstractedly to what they were saying.
(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 Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He stood smoking beside them and listening abstractedly to what they were saying.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
charyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːri/
characterized by great caution and wariness
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading He stood smoking beside them and listening abstractedly to what they were saying.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Michael was with them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He stood smoking beside them and listening abstractedly to what they were saying.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He stood smoking beside them and listening abstractedly to what they were saying.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood smoking beside them and listening abstractedly to what they were saying.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Michael was with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stood smoking beside them and listening abstractedly to what they were saying.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Michael was with them.
Watty
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From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
at the time that
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He said nothing, but they took it for granted he was as pleased as they were at what had been done and the way in which it had been done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Michael was always chary of words, and all night they had noticed that what they called his "considering cap" had been well drawn over his brows.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Watty and George were well satisfied with their night's work when they went out of the bar into the street.
