afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
aour
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From this reading "No signs o' aour bein' spied on so far," asserted Perk, boldly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading "No signs o' aour bein' spied on so far," asserted Perk, boldly.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WINGED MESSENGER "Coast seems to be clear, eh, Jack?"
bein
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From this reading "No signs o' aour bein' spied on so far," asserted Perk, boldly.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading "No signs o' aour bein' spied on so far," asserted Perk, boldly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE WINGED MESSENGER "Coast seems to be clear, eh, Jack?"
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE WINGED MESSENGER "Coast seems to be clear, eh, Jack?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I saw nothing that looked suspicious, partner," continued the other.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
easy-chair
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From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
eh
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From this reading THE WINGED MESSENGER "Coast seems to be clear, eh, Jack?"
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE WINGED MESSENGER "Coast seems to be clear, eh, Jack?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I saw nothing that looked suspicious, partner," continued the other.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
a person who carries a message
From this reading THE WINGED MESSENGER "Coast seems to be clear, eh, Jack?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No signs o' aour bein' spied on so far," asserted Perk, boldly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I saw nothing that looked suspicious, partner," continued the other.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "No signs o' aour bein' spied on so far," asserted Perk, boldly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No signs o' aour bein' spied on so far," asserted Perk, boldly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I saw nothing that looked suspicious, partner," continued the other.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "I saw nothing that looked suspicious, partner," continued the other.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
reentered
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From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw nothing that looked suspicious, partner," continued the other.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE WINGED MESSENGER "Coast seems to be clear, eh, Jack?"
shipmatenounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪt/
an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "No signs o' aour bein' spied on so far," asserted Perk, boldly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "No signs o' aour bein' spied on so far," asserted Perk, boldly.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading "No signs o' aour bein' spied on so far," asserted Perk, boldly.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading "I saw nothing that looked suspicious, partner," continued the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WINGED MESSENGER "Coast seems to be clear, eh, Jack?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perk asked this question as they reentered their room, after having come back from supper.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WINGED MESSENGER "Coast seems to be clear, eh, Jack?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Looks that way, as far as I can see," replied his shipmate, throwing himself down in an easy-chair, that seemed to invite attention.
WINGEDadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading THE WINGED MESSENGER "Coast seems to be clear, eh, Jack?"
