used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MEN WHO ARE EATEN.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading I had remarked how depressed he seemed, and my own spirits shared the depression.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading I had remarked how depressed he seemed, and my own spirits shared the depression.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading THE MEN WHO ARE EATEN.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
divisible by two
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
fixedlyadverb
in a fixed manner
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had remarked how depressed he seemed, and my own spirits shared the depression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
how
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From this reading I had remarked how depressed he seemed, and my own spirits shared the depression.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
immediately past
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
Mackaye
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From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE MEN WHO ARE EATEN.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I had remarked how depressed he seemed, and my own spirits shared the depression.
pocket-handkerchiefnoun
a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
presentimentnoun
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading I had remarked how depressed he seemed, and my own spirits shared the depression.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had remarked how depressed he seemed, and my own spirits shared the depression.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading I had remarked how depressed he seemed, and my own spirits shared the depression.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I had remarked how depressed he seemed, and my own spirits shared the depression.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEN WHO ARE EATEN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
at the time that
From this reading When I last caught sight of the old man, he was gazing fixedly after me, and using his pocket-handkerchief in a somewhat suspicious way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A presentiment of evil hung over me, which not even the excitement of the journey--to me a rare enjoyment--could dispel.
which person or people
From this reading THE MEN WHO ARE EATEN.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With many instructions from our friends, and warnings from Mackaye, I started next day on my journey.
