used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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(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 evening before he had entertained all hands with fascinating tales of his experiences in various parts of the world.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The man of science had already made a deep impression on the lad.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The evening before he had entertained all hands with fascinating tales of his experiences in various parts of the world.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The man of science had already made a deep impression on the lad.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The evening before he had entertained all hands with fascinating tales of his experiences in various parts of the world.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening before he had entertained all hands with fascinating tales of his experiences in various parts of the world.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The evening before he had entertained all hands with fascinating tales of his experiences in various parts of the world.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading The evening before he had entertained all hands with fascinating tales of his experiences in various parts of the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man of science had already made a deep impression on the lad.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The evening before he had entertained all hands with fascinating tales of his experiences in various parts of the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The man of science had already made a deep impression on the lad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a boy or man
From this reading The man of science had already made a deep impression on the lad.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The man of science had already made a deep impression on the lad.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man of science had already made a deep impression on the lad.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
Nat
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
not any; not one
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
the middle of the day
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
the local environment
From this reading The evening before he had entertained all hands with fascinating tales of his experiences in various parts of the world.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
express in words
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The man of science had already made a deep impression on the lad.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The evening before he had entertained all hands with fascinating tales of his experiences in various parts of the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The evening before he had entertained all hands with fascinating tales of his experiences in various parts of the world.
an act of traveling by water
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was eccentric to a degree; but in common with many men of ability, this was a characteristic that in no way appeared to affect his scientific ability.
used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, the professor appeared on the bridge with Nat when the latter took his daily observation, a practice which was, of course, in addition to the regular “shooting the sun,” which took place at noon.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The evening before he had entertained all hands with fascinating tales of his experiences in various parts of the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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the person or people being spoken to
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