used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
anew
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sight of an approaching lantern did not reassure him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
ANDERSONnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
Andy
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From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The sight of an approaching lantern did not reassure him.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he saw that it was Captain Anderson, he broke out at once:
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
lacking funds
From this reading When he saw that it was Captain Anderson, he broke out at once:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When he saw that it was Captain Anderson, he broke out at once:
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading By the time he reached the railroad on his way home, it was dark.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The sight of an approaching lantern did not reassure him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
remove the dust from
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sight of an approaching lantern did not reassure him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading By the time he reached the railroad on his way home, it was dark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By the time he reached the railroad on his way home, it was dark.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The sight of an approaching lantern did not reassure him.
LEIGHTON
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From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
fasten with a lock
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
newly-arrived
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From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sight of an approaching lantern did not reassure him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
on one occasion
From this reading When he saw that it was Captain Anderson, he broke out at once:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he saw that it was Captain Anderson, he broke out at once:
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading By the time he reached the railroad on his way home, it was dark.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time he reached the railroad on his way home, it was dark.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading The sight of an approaching lantern did not reassure him.
rustverbUS /rʌst/
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
cut with a saw
From this reading When he saw that it was Captain Anderson, he broke out at once:
get by special effort
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
do one's shopping
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
smearedverbUS /smɪrd/
past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
staplenounUS /ˈsteɪpəl/
(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he saw that it was Captain Anderson, he broke out at once:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time he reached the railroad on his way home, it was dark.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By the time he reached the railroad on his way home, it was dark.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
at the time that
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FIRM OF LEIGHTON & ANDERSON IS FORMED When the coming night fairly forced the enthusiastic boy from the shop, which he closed and made secure by driving the lock staple into the door jam again, Andy was a curious sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading With his coat on his arm, his shirt wet with perspiration, his hat and trousers smeared with dust, oil, and rust, his hands black and his knuckles bleeding from handling iron, wood, and tools――all of which he inspected, felt of, and stowed away again――he looked more like a helper in a machine shop than a newly-arrived Florida tourist.
