used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
having fair knowledge of
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
(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 Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Certainly it appeared so to Jay Thacker as he stood watching the dramatic scene.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Certainly it appeared so to Jay Thacker as he stood watching the dramatic scene.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly it appeared so to Jay Thacker as he stood watching the dramatic scene.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
covertlyadverbUS /koʊˈvɜːrtli/
in a covert manner
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
characterized by great determination
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading JAY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE "Weddigen helping himself to the diamonds!"
divernounUS /ˈdaɪvər/
someone who works underwater
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Certainly it appeared so to Jay Thacker as he stood watching the dramatic scene.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
a boy or man
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
FIGHTSnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading JAY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE "Weddigen helping himself to the diamonds!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JAY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE "Weddigen helping himself to the diamonds!"
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading JAY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE "Weddigen helping himself to the diamonds!"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading JAY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE "Weddigen helping himself to the diamonds!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JAY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE "Weddigen helping himself to the diamonds!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
JAYnounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading JAY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE "Weddigen helping himself to the diamonds!"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading JAY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE "Weddigen helping himself to the diamonds!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
others
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From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
pickpocketnounUS /ˈpɪkpɑːkət/
a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
reclaimedadjectiveUS /riˈkleɪmd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Certainly it appeared so to Jay Thacker as he stood watching the dramatic scene.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Certainly it appeared so to Jay Thacker as he stood watching the dramatic scene.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Certainly it appeared so to Jay Thacker as he stood watching the dramatic scene.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
Thacker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly it appeared so to Jay Thacker as he stood watching the dramatic scene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JAY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE "Weddigen helping himself to the diamonds!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JAY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE "Weddigen helping himself to the diamonds!"
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Certainly it appeared so to Jay Thacker as he stood watching the dramatic scene.
Weddigen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JAY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE "Weddigen helping himself to the diamonds!"
which person or people
From this reading Could it be possible that this fellow was a submarine pickpocket who was playing his own little game?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The diver determined to see it through without making the other acquainted with the fact that he was being watched.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Was he a pirate of the deep who pretended to be working for others and all the time seeking covertly to appropriate reclaimed treasure solely for himself?
