Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

later than; following

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

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From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

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From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It did not take them long to catch the drift of matters.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not take them long to catch the drift of matters.

in deplorable condition

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

put on clothes

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading It did not take them long to catch the drift of matters.

take in liquids

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

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From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

the act of departing

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

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From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not take them long to catch the drift of matters.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It did not take them long to catch the drift of matters.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It did not take them long to catch the drift of matters.

worth remembering

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

not any; not one

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

a brief written record

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

contaminated with infecting organisms

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

carry out

From this reading It did not take them long to catch the drift of matters.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

male cat

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading They talked together in low tones, with furtive glances at the young hero, and kept their places, with a few muttered remarks that no one else could catch, while Tom was inside.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

plural of “vagrant” — a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Tom Gordon could not be blamed for failing to note several suggestive occurrences during this memorable visit to Briggsville.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

during the time that

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

belonging to which person

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They sat apart, after taking a drink in the bar-room, and with scowling but interested looks listened to the chatter going on around them.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Seated on the porch of the hotel, while he was talking to the group of young persons and acquaintances, were two strangers, whose dilapidated dress, frowzy heads, and surly faces, showed they belonged to that pestiferous class of vagrants known as tramps.