used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
in addition
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The lower deck gang had several to settle, and they never seemed to be settled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
Candlass's
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From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
CockneynounUS /ˈkɑːkni/
a native of the east end of London
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The lower deck gang had several to settle, and they never seemed to be settled.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading The lower deck gang had several to settle, and they never seemed to be settled.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lower deck gang had several to settle, and they never seemed to be settled.
how
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From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower deck gang had several to settle, and they never seemed to be settled.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading There were minor squabbles.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The lower deck gang had several to settle, and they never seemed to be settled.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
PushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The lower deck gang had several to settle, and they never seemed to be settled.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading The lower deck gang had several to settle, and they never seemed to be settled.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The lower deck gang had several to settle, and they never seemed to be settled.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The lower deck gang had several to settle, and they never seemed to be settled.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
squabblesnounUS /ˈskwɑːbəlz/
plural of “squabble” — a quarrel about petty points
From this reading There were minor squabbles.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
straw-boss
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From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
tensitynoun
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
at the time that
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
in or at the place that
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading There was some slight friction in Candlass's gang also over the fact that, thanks to the whim of their straw-boss, they numbered three men less than the lower deck gang.
which person or people
From this reading There was a tensity in the "Push" that night, a sense of expectancy and foreboding, according to how they were constituted who felt it.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Two of these three that had been made a gift of to Cockney were present when the subject was discussed, and the rising storm over that matter made several wonder where the third was--the youth in the long coat.
