used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Jenks edged away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
CAPTAIN'SnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
Carle
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From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
Carle's
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From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
edgedadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading Mr. Jenks edged away.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In a moment, however, intelligence returned.
idioticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪk/
insanely irresponsible
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
instantaneousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəs/
occurring with no delay
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading In a moment, however, intelligence returned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
Jenks
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From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment, however, intelligence returned.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Jenks edged away.
information about recent and important events
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
Poole
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From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In a moment, however, intelligence returned.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
cut with a saw
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
express in words
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
sneakedverbUS /sniːkt/
past form of “sneak” — to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
not in physical motion
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading A CAPTAIN'S TROUBLES Poole stood in the middle of the room, his lips still parted, his eyes staring.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His expression, as Owen saw it, and as it would have appeared if reproduced by instantaneous photography, was almost idiotic, so stunned was he by the incredible news.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean to say that Carle has sneaked off home for good, and sold his things to you?" he demanded fiercely, taking a threatening step forward upon poor Jenks, as if the dealer were to be held responsible for Carle's disappearance.
