used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
AmsterdamnounUS /ˈæmstərdæm/
an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
a line of approach
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading He was wearing a soft hat with a wide brim, and he had tilted it forward to shade his eyes from the sun.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
being one more than ten
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
FOLLANSBEE
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From this reading FOLLANSBEE HITS THE NAIL.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once he took a slip of paper from his pocket and studied it for a moment.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He was wearing a soft hat with a wide brim, and he had tilted it forward to shade his eyes from the sun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was wearing a soft hat with a wide brim, and he had tilted it forward to shade his eyes from the sun.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He was wearing a soft hat with a wide brim, and he had tilted it forward to shade his eyes from the sun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
HITSnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading FOLLANSBEE HITS THE NAIL.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
a particular point in time
From this reading Once he took a slip of paper from his pocket and studied it for a moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
NAILverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading FOLLANSBEE HITS THE NAIL.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
on one occasion
From this reading Once he took a slip of paper from his pocket and studied it for a moment.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Once he took a slip of paper from his pocket and studied it for a moment.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Once he took a slip of paper from his pocket and studied it for a moment.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading He was wearing a soft hat with a wide brim, and he had tilted it forward to shade his eyes from the sun.
move stealthily
From this reading Once he took a slip of paper from his pocket and studied it for a moment.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He was wearing a soft hat with a wide brim, and he had tilted it forward to shade his eyes from the sun.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Once he took a slip of paper from his pocket and studied it for a moment.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He was wearing a soft hat with a wide brim, and he had tilted it forward to shade his eyes from the sun.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOLLANSBEE HITS THE NAIL.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He was wearing a soft hat with a wide brim, and he had tilted it forward to shade his eyes from the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Once he took a slip of paper from his pocket and studied it for a moment.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading He was wearing a soft hat with a wide brim, and he had tilted it forward to shade his eyes from the sun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His tanned face suggested that he was a man from a warmer land, and the stubborn chin and hard, sour look about the eyes were mute tokens of the surly temper that ruled the stranger.
at the time that
From this reading It was little after eleven o’clock in the morning when a broad-shouldered man turned into Amsterdam Avenue and began to move slowly along the pavement, glancing now and then at the houses as he passed.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He was wearing a soft hat with a wide brim, and he had tilted it forward to shade his eyes from the sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was wearing a soft hat with a wide brim, and he had tilted it forward to shade his eyes from the sun.
