used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At the ship's entrance, he glanced out across the red-sand plain to where the natives waited.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading The conceited ham's enjoying this, Sweets thought, as he staggered down the aisle under the big man's weight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the ship's entrance, he glanced out across the red-sand plain to where the natives waited.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The conceited ham's enjoying this, Sweets thought, as he staggered down the aisle under the big man's weight.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Like most thoroughly disliked men, he considered himself quite popular with "the boys."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
BrucknernounUS /ˈbrʌknər/
Austrian organist and composer of romantic music (1824-1896)
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
conceitedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːtəd/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The conceited ham's enjoying this, Sweets thought, as he staggered down the aisle under the big man's weight.
carefully weighed
From this reading Like most thoroughly disliked men, he considered himself quite popular with "the boys."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Like most thoroughly disliked men, he considered himself quite popular with "the boys."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The conceited ham's enjoying this, Sweets thought, as he staggered down the aisle under the big man's weight.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The conceited ham's enjoying this, Sweets thought, as he staggered down the aisle under the big man's weight.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the ship's entrance, he glanced out across the red-sand plain to where the natives waited.
divisible by two
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At the ship's entrance, he glanced out across the red-sand plain to where the natives waited.
ham's
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From this reading The conceited ham's enjoying this, Sweets thought, as he staggered down the aisle under the big man's weight.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Like most thoroughly disliked men, he considered himself quite popular with "the boys."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
how
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most thoroughly disliked men, he considered himself quite popular with "the boys."
Majesky
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From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The conceited ham's enjoying this, Sweets thought, as he staggered down the aisle under the big man's weight.
the force of workers available
From this reading Like most thoroughly disliked men, he considered himself quite popular with "the boys."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most thoroughly disliked men, he considered himself quite popular with "the boys."
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
absolutely essential
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the ship's entrance, he glanced out across the red-sand plain to where the natives waited.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading At the ship's entrance, he glanced out across the red-sand plain to where the natives waited.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Like most thoroughly disliked men, he considered himself quite popular with "the boys."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Like most thoroughly disliked men, he considered himself quite popular with "the boys."
red-sand
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From this reading At the ship's entrance, he glanced out across the red-sand plain to where the natives waited.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading At the ship's entrance, he glanced out across the red-sand plain to where the natives waited.
Sidenote
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SmartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The conceited ham's enjoying this, Sweets thought, as he staggered down the aisle under the big man's weight.
SweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
terrestrials
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
a special situation
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Like most thoroughly disliked men, he considered himself quite popular with "the boys."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The conceited ham's enjoying this, Sweets thought, as he staggered down the aisle under the big man's weight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The conceited ham's enjoying this, Sweets thought, as he staggered down the aisle under the big man's weight.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading At the ship's entrance, he glanced out across the red-sand plain to where the natives waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The conceited ham's enjoying this, Sweets thought, as he staggered down the aisle under the big man's weight.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the ship's entrance, he glanced out across the red-sand plain to where the natives waited.
winkedverbUS /wɪŋkt/
past form of “wink” — signal by winking
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading [Sidenote: _Smart man, Bruckner--he knew how to handle natives ... but they knew even better how to deal with smart terrestrials!_] Bruckner was a man deeply imbued with a sense of his own worth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now as he rested his broad beam on the joined arms of Sweets and Majesky, he winked to include them in a "this is necessary, but you and I see the humor of the thing" understanding.
