used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Still Paul persevered, his keen eye looking as if it could pierce down to the bottom of the ocean.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still Paul persevered, his keen eye looking as if it could pierce down to the bottom of the ocean.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
dolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Still Paul persevered, his keen eye looking as if it could pierce down to the bottom of the ocean.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
the organ of sight
From this reading Still Paul persevered, his keen eye looking as if it could pierce down to the bottom of the ocean.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
harpoonnounUS /hɑːrˈpuːn/
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
Holt's
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From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Still Paul persevered, his keen eye looking as if it could pierce down to the bottom of the ocean.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Still Paul persevered, his keen eye looking as if it could pierce down to the bottom of the ocean.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
LizardnounUS /ˈlɪzərd/
relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Still Paul persevered, his keen eye looking as if it could pierce down to the bottom of the ocean.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Still Paul persevered, his keen eye looking as if it could pierce down to the bottom of the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
perseveredverbUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrd/
past form of “persevere” — be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading Still Paul persevered, his keen eye looking as if it could pierce down to the bottom of the ocean.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading Still Paul persevered, his keen eye looking as if it could pierce down to the bottom of the ocean.
porpoisenounUS /ˈpɔːrpəs/
any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
realmsnounUS /relmz/
plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
move upward
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
not in physical motion
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paul Lizard had stood for some hours, harpoon in hand, hoping that a porpoise or dolphin might rise near the boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs Morley appeared much concerned on hearing of Ensign Holt's illness, though he was no favourite of hers or her daughters'.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The creatures were seen in numbers at a distance, but it seemed as though they were aware of the visitors to their realms, and purposely kept away from them.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The day wore on, the doctor working at his still, and the rest of those on board employing themselves in a variety of ways.
