used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Yes, indeed," agreed Baker.
(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 I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading "Yes, indeed," agreed Baker.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
confined by bonds
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yes, indeed," agreed Baker.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
log-book
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From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
engage in
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
cut with a saw
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
for a short time
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "A most fortunate circumstance for the hands forward that the mate took the precaution to make those entries," I remarked.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I looked them all over most carefully, and was bound to admit that they had all the appearance of being genuine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Saying which, he opened the closed log-book that I had already noticed lying on the table, and drew my attention to the entries, one after the other, in consecutive order.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, indeed," agreed Baker.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And now," he continued, opening the book at a fresh page, "this is the entry I made shortly before I saw you pulling on board us.
