Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

disposed to please

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

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

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

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

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

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

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Haven't seen you here before," he said at Goodwin's elbow.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading "What ship d'you belong to?"

coated with black

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

terminate

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

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From this reading "What ship d'you belong to?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

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From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading "Haven't seen you here before," he said at Goodwin's elbow.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

a young female

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

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

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

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

From this reading "Haven't seen you here before," he said at Goodwin's elbow.

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

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

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From this reading "Haven't seen you here before," he said at Goodwin's elbow.

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

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Haven't seen you here before," he said at Goodwin's elbow.

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

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

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

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

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From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

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 He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Haven't seen you here before," he said at Goodwin's elbow.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Haven't seen you here before," he said at Goodwin's elbow.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

transport commercially

From this reading "What ship d'you belong to?"

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

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

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

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

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

in the direction of

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

in a visible manner

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

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

From this reading He had come in late sailors' missions are used to late-comers and early-goers and it was not long before the simple service came to a close and the meeting began to break up.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What ship d'you belong to?"

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading The black-coated man came down from the platform and made his way toward Goodwin, amiable intentions visibly alight in his whiskered face.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Goodwin took his cap and rose, watching the tall girl as she went forward to join a couple of older women.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Haven't seen you here before," he said at Goodwin's elbow.