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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He acted.

any specific behavior

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Slipping over the side, Beverley gained the wharf.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He acted.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

not any; not one

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

above and across; more than

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Slipping over the side, Beverley gained the wharf.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading Slipping over the side, Beverley gained the wharf.

deeply or completely

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

not in physical motion

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

a guard who keeps watch

From this reading The night watchman, his duties over with the rising of the sun, had taken himself home; the watchkeepers on board the various craft were still sleeping soundly in the knowledge that there was no pressing need for them to turn out.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading Slipping over the side, Beverley gained the wharf.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The "Titania" Sails Filled with the deepest apprehensions concerning the fate of his chum, Bobby Beverley was not content to think.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.

but in spite of that

From this reading As it was yet early in the morning, and a Sunday, there were no signs of activity in the yacht-yard.