used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every little movement on the beach near him he notices at once.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Every little movement on the beach near him he notices at once.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
cannot
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From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
crabnounUS /kræb/
decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
From this reading The crab has a peculiar method of feeding.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
at any time
From this reading When he is resting, his eyes are ever on the watch.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every little movement on the beach near him he notices at once.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading The crab has a peculiar method of feeding.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
the act of departing
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The crab has a peculiar method of feeding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every little movement on the beach near him he notices at once.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The crab has a peculiar method of feeding.
movableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Every little movement on the beach near him he notices at once.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Every little movement on the beach near him he notices at once.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Every little movement on the beach near him he notices at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
on one occasion
From this reading Every little movement on the beach near him he notices at once.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The crab has a peculiar method of feeding.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
projectionsnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “projection” — a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading When he is resting, his eyes are ever on the watch.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
under normal conditions
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
look attentively
From this reading When he is resting, his eyes are ever on the watch.
at the time that
From this reading When he is resting, his eyes are ever on the watch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He cannot see behind him, however, or under his body, and he usually keeps his eyes fixed in the direction in which he is going.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His eyes are placed on the tip of movable projections, so that they command a wide view.
