used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
in addition
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Chick was always particular to wear shoes in which he could move easily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Chick was always particular to wear shoes in which he could move easily.
wanted intensely
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Chick was always particular to wear shoes in which he could move easily.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE OLD HOUSE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE OLD HOUSE.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Chick was always particular to wear shoes in which he could move easily.
not any; not one
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN THE OLD HOUSE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Chick was always particular to wear shoes in which he could move easily.
patchedadjectiveUS /pætʃt/
mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
a particular situation
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE OLD HOUSE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
transformverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrm/
subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
be dressed in
From this reading Chick was always particular to wear shoes in which he could move easily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He put on a shabby sack coat, a pair of overalls, with holes in them here and there, showing old trousers underneath, a cap that came far over his eyes.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Also, he wore shoes which were patched, but which had no holes in them, and were more comfortable than they looked.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Ten minutes’ skillful work in front of the mirror in his bedroom was enough for Chick in which to transform himself into the character he desired to assume.
