(Astronomy) time based on the motion of the mean sun (an imaginary sun moving uniformly along the celestial equator)
1 In the mean time the Surajah Dowlah was reveling in fancied security.
2 In the mean time , the captain watched the movements of the ship.
3 In the mean time , General Howe retired slowly down the North River.
4 In the mean time , the warrior was occupied in constructing a habitation.
5 In the mean time the iron-clads had been preparing for the fight.
6 In the mean time the engineers were busy improving the paying-out machinery.
7 But in the mean time I turn our talk in other channels.
8 In the mean time , keep the hatches on and rig the pumps.
9 The British commitment to Afghanistan remains firm -for the mean time .
10 In the mean time , the hues of the heavens had often changed.
11 In the mean time , the private treasury of the queen was empty.
12 In the mean time , one of the boys had left the room.
13 In the mean time , the misfortunes of the baron ran their course.
14 In the mean time , he ordered the carpenter to sound the pumps.
15 In the mean time , the universal ruin around me redoubled my amazement.
16 In the mean time , all France is in a state of activity.
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