from one side of something to the other
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Wonderful!" exclaimed the sub at length.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
CONNING-TOWER
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From this reading IN THE CONNING-TOWER.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Wonderful!" exclaimed the sub at length.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
flitted
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From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
Hythe
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From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CONNING-TOWER.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Wonderful!" exclaimed the sub at length.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
not in physical motion
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You think so, Mr. Hythe?
not any; not one
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
rapidly-changing
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From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
Restronguet
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From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You think so, Mr. Hythe?
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
having a supporting base
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
subverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading "Wonderful!" exclaimed the sub at length.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CONNING-TOWER.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You think so, Mr. Hythe?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading For several minutes Arnold Hythe sat motionless, watching the rapidly-changing objects that flitted across the inclined mirror.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Wonderful!" exclaimed the sub at length.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You think so, Mr. Hythe?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Captain Restronguet made no attempt to distract his attention, but standing with folded arms he watched with feelings of satisfaction the effects of the spectacle upon the young officer’s face.
