used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
anew
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
coal-chutes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
dishevelledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
DovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
gangplanknounUS /ˈɡæŋplæŋk/
a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
not in action or at work
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
insecureadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsəkjər/
not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
immediately past
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
red-rimmedadjective
rimmed with red
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
Slyne's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
accept gladly
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
at the time that
From this reading Captain Dove was, in point of fact, furious when he opened his little, red-rimmed eyes and became aware of his former friend's intrusion upon his privacy.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
belonging to which person
From this reading There was no one visible about her littered decks except the watchman on duty, whose sole salute to him as he stepped carefully up the insecure gangplank was a sullen scowl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But that might have been deemed quite a hearty welcome in contrast with his reception by Captain Dove.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had grown extremely fastidious again within the very short space of time which had passed since he had last seen her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Slyne's nostrils curled as he observed the dirty and dishevelled aspect of the _Olive Branch_, lying idle in Genoa harbour alongside the coal-chutes where the day's work had not yet begun.
