used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
charnounUS /tʃɑːr/
a charred substance
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
clothing in general
From this reading His clothes, folded and pressed, were placed ready to put on.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
carefully weighed
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
divisible by two
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading His clothes, folded and pressed, were placed ready to put on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
How
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From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
Mahmed
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From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
engage in
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
Mostyn
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From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
Mostyn's
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From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His clothes, folded and pressed, were placed ready to put on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
compacted by ironing
From this reading His clothes, folded and pressed, were placed ready to put on.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His clothes, folded and pressed, were placed ready to put on.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
on the contrary
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
safety-razor
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From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
shaving-pot
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From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
in the near future
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
stropverb
sharpen on a strop
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
the act of using
From this reading Mostyn's safety-razor, strop, shaving-pot, and soap were placed ready for use; his boots were shining with unusual brilliancy, even in the comparatively feeble rays of the electric lamp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
look attentively
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
at the time that
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
which person or people
From this reading It was a novel experience for Peter to watch the deft movements of his servant, who seemed to possess an uncanny knowledge of where his master's personal belongings were stowed.
WirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Under Way Mostyn awoke soon after daybreak, or rather was aroused by the appearance of Mahmed with a cup of _char_ in one hand and a copper jug full of hot water in the other.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading How and when Mahmed had contrived to make these preparations without disturbing his master rather puzzled the Wireless Officer, for he considered himself a light sleeper.
