used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
afterthoughtnounUS /ˈæftərθɑːt/
thinking again about a choice previously made
From this reading Now this I had not planned with the captain previously, it being an afterthought, yet I took credit to myself for its being an excellent one.
(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 The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now this I had not planned with the captain previously, it being an afterthought, yet I took credit to myself for its being an excellent one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
CaldwellnounUS /ˈkɔːldwel/
United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
deem to be
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
approval
From this reading Now this I had not planned with the captain previously, it being an afterthought, yet I took credit to myself for its being an excellent one.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Now this I had not planned with the captain previously, it being an afterthought, yet I took credit to myself for its being an excellent one.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
temporary military shelter
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now this I had not planned with the captain previously, it being an afterthought, yet I took credit to myself for its being an excellent one.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
the force of workers available
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Now this I had not planned with the captain previously, it being an afterthought, yet I took credit to myself for its being an excellent one.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
not one, and not any
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Now this I had not planned with the captain previously, it being an afterthought, yet I took credit to myself for its being an excellent one.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Now this I had not planned with the captain previously, it being an afterthought, yet I took credit to myself for its being an excellent one.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
sawingverbUS /ˈsɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “saw” — cut with a saw
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
express a supposition
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
carry out
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now this I had not planned with the captain previously, it being an afterthought, yet I took credit to myself for its being an excellent one.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
in the direction of
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
precisely as stated
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
look attentively
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
at the time that
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
in or at the place that
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And now must I return to the party on shore, with which I was.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The watch being set--which throughout the night I took very good care should be composed of those whom I had reason to consider the worst of the mutineers--we, the officers, turned into the hut that had been constructed and set apart for all of that rank.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Moreover, when I had reason to suppose he was at his business, I, affecting a merciful disposition towards them which I did not in any way feel, went out to where they lay and told the men on watch to turn in awhile, as I and one of the lieutenants would take the look out for a spell.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now this I had not planned with the captain previously, it being an afterthought, yet I took credit to myself for its being an excellent one.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Of course we knew what the intention of the Captain was as to the sawing of the plank, and, indeed, were quite cognizant of when young Caldwell was at work on it, though none of the rebels were so.
