Chapter II

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

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Dennis looked around him for some person to whom he might go for advice in the strange country to which he had been brought.

(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 A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

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

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Dennis looked around him for some person to whom he might go for advice in the strange country to which he had been brought.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

(of clothing) custom-made

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Dennis looked around him for some person to whom he might go for advice in the strange country to which he had been brought.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

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

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

every person

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dennis looked around him for some person to whom he might go for advice in the strange country to which he had been brought.

set up or found

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Dennis looked around him for some person to whom he might go for advice in the strange country to which he had been brought.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

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

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

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

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

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 TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Dennis looked around him for some person to whom he might go for advice in the strange country to which he had been brought.

vigorously passionate

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

come together

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

the force of workers available

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Dennis looked around him for some person to whom he might go for advice in the strange country to which he had been brought.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

a human being

From this reading Dennis looked around him for some person to whom he might go for advice in the strange country to which he had been brought.

in the near future

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

on the contrary

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

express in words

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

a large beer glass

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Dennis looked around him for some person to whom he might go for advice in the strange country to which he had been brought.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Dennis looked around him for some person to whom he might go for advice in the strange country to which he had been brought.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

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

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

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

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

the upper part of anything

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

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

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

precisely as stated

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

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

From this reading A lusty, hearty, clear-souled sailor was Dennis; the sun seemed to shine through him, so open to all people was his free and transparent nature.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dennis looked around him for some person to whom he might go for advice in the strange country to which he had been brought.

belonging to which person

From this reading He did not have to look far, for the town was not large, but presently a man whose very gait bespoke importance, came walking, or rather marching, down the street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “The top of the morning to everybody,” he used to say, which feeling of universal brotherhood was quite in harmony with the new country he had unexpectedly found, but of which he had heard much at sea.

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

From this reading TWO QUEER MEN MEET Dennis O’Hay, a young Irishman, and a shipwrecked mariner, had been landed at Norwich, Conn., by a schooner which had come into the Thames from Long Island Sound.