used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
anew
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
from appearances alone
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Still, it was not likely that O'Harrall had voluntarily come on board his ship.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Still, it was not likely that O'Harrall had voluntarily come on board his ship.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
dark-whiskered
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From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
at any time
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Still, it was not likely that O'Harrall had voluntarily come on board his ship.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
not any; not one
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
O'Harrall
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From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
Routh
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From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
cut with a saw
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
transport commercially
From this reading Still, it was not likely that O'Harrall had voluntarily come on board his ship.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, it was not likely that O'Harrall had voluntarily come on board his ship.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
two times
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
the act of using
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading Still, it was not likely that O'Harrall had voluntarily come on board his ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
at the time that
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
which person or people
From this reading While he was watching the crew, the dark-whiskered man who had entered as Thomas Routh came aft, when Owen got a better look at his countenance than he had hitherto had.
belonging to which person
From this reading He started, for he fully believed that he saw before him O'Harrall, whose life he had twice been the means of saving.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I must practise these men at their guns, or they will be of no use if it ever comes to a pinch," thought Owen.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He looked again and again, not wishing, however, that the man should discover that he was especially noticing him; while the latter, apparently totally unconscious of being remarked, went on with his work.
