used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading To begin with, I am shaken by the horrible calamity we have witnessed to-night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with, I am shaken by the horrible calamity we have witnessed to-night.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
BrindleadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪndəl/
having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading To begin with, I am shaken by the horrible calamity we have witnessed to-night.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "It is difficult, I confess, to fulfill my promise.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It is difficult, I confess, to fulfill my promise.
Dora
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From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
EVER-FAITHFUL
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From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
fulfillverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading "It is difficult, I confess, to fulfill my promise.
Gerald
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From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
Hal
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From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To begin with, I am shaken by the horrible calamity we have witnessed to-night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
provoking horror
From this reading To begin with, I am shaken by the horrible calamity we have witnessed to-night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is difficult, I confess, to fulfill my promise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
immediately past
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is difficult, I confess, to fulfill my promise.
easily agitated
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "It is difficult, I confess, to fulfill my promise.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading To begin with, I am shaken by the horrible calamity we have witnessed to-night.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
express in speech
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
push forcefully
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
to-night
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From this reading To begin with, I am shaken by the horrible calamity we have witnessed to-night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
waist-coat
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From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To begin with, I am shaken by the horrible calamity we have witnessed to-night.
at the time that
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
in or at the place that
From this reading "It is hard to know exactly where to start," he said at last, coming to a stop in front of them, where he leaned against the ship's rail, and producing a cigar, bit off the end with a nervous snap.
a Caucasian
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
wide-openadjective
open wide
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THE EVER-FAITHFUL ISLAND" Dressed in a clean suit of white, with wide-open waist-coat and expanse of glossy shirt, the whole set off by a black evening bow, Mr. Brindle stalked moodily up and down the deck for several minutes, his hands thrust into his pockets, and his chin resting upon his chest.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading To begin with, I am shaken by the horrible calamity we have witnessed to-night.
showing curiosity
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was evidently in deep thought, and Hal, with Dora and Gerald close at hand, watched him curiously, wondering when he would commence to speak.
