used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
eagerly desirous
From this reading However, everyone felt anxious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
assistant's
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From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last word came that the sponger had struck on the nearby shoals.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
Bowling'snounUS /ˈboʊlɪŋz/
possessive form of “bowling” — a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
make calm or still
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last word came that the sponger had struck on the nearby shoals.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
every person
From this reading However, everyone felt anxious.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading However, everyone felt anxious.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, everyone felt anxious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
KeepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
immediately past
From this reading At last word came that the sponger had struck on the nearby shoals.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
the force of workers available
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading At last word came that the sponger had struck on the nearby shoals.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At last word came that the sponger had struck on the nearby shoals.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading At last word came that the sponger had struck on the nearby shoals.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
spongernoun
a workman employed to collect sponges
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading At last word came that the sponger had struck on the nearby shoals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men were dividing their watches as usual in order to keep the light in prime order throughout the night.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading At last word came that the sponger had struck on the nearby shoals.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In spite of Keeper Bowling’s light words, inwardly he shared his assistant’s anxiety and keen sense of responsibility.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading His calm, easy manner was assumed chiefly that his other men and his guests might not dread the worst, before the belated sponger had made further progress toward the haven.
