used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.
ClipnounUS /klɪp/
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
eying
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From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading Our hero was not favorably impressed with this man's appearance.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
flashyadjectiveUS /ˈflæʃi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero was not favorably impressed with this man's appearance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Our hero was not favorably impressed with this man's appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
for more time
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Our hero was not favorably impressed with this man's appearance.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
neck-tie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
not any; not one
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our hero was not favorably impressed with this man's appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero was not favorably impressed with this man's appearance.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
SUSPICIOUSadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our hero was not favorably impressed with this man's appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were roving from one point to another, as if he felt a great deal of interest in Bob or the boat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
which person or people
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fifteen minutes after Sam and Clip had left him Bob's attention was drawn to a man of somewhat flashy appearance, who, while leaning against a tree on the bank, seemed to be eying him and the boat with attention.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore a Prince Albert coat which was no longer fit to appear in good society, a damaged hat, and a loud neck-tie.
