Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

(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 "All right, boss.

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

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading I'll come," he said, and linked his arm in Jake's with boyish friendliness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bunny, with a cigarette between his lips, turned and laughed at him without a hint of discomfiture.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Bunny, with a cigarette between his lips, turned and laughed at him without a hint of discomfiture.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading "All right, boss.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading I'll come," he said, and linked his arm in Jake's with boyish friendliness.

a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

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

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading Bunny, with a cigarette between his lips, turned and laughed at him without a hint of discomfiture.

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

From this reading I'll come," he said, and linked his arm in Jake's with boyish friendliness.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

trueness of course toward a goal

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading Bunny, with a cigarette between his lips, turned and laughed at him without a hint of discomfiture.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

a person who fells trees

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

From this reading I'll come," he said, and linked his arm in Jake's with boyish friendliness.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

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

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

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

From this reading Bunny, with a cigarette between his lips, turned and laughed at him without a hint of discomfiture.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Bunny, with a cigarette between his lips, turned and laughed at him without a hint of discomfiture.

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

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

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

From this reading I'll come," he said, and linked his arm in Jake's with boyish friendliness.

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

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

possessive form of “jakes” — a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

set down according to a plan

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Bunny, with a cigarette between his lips, turned and laughed at him without a hint of discomfiture.

connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks

From this reading I'll come," he said, and linked his arm in Jake's with boyish friendliness.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Bunny, with a cigarette between his lips, turned and laughed at him without a hint of discomfiture.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "All right, boss.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

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

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

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

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

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

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Bunny, with a cigarette between his lips, turned and laughed at him without a hint of discomfiture.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

under normal conditions

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

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

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

at the time that

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PROMISE There was undoubtedly a frown on Jake's usually serene countenance when he walked up the great stable-yard a little later that evening and came upon Bunny lounging in a doorway with his hands in his pockets talking to one of the men.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Bunny, with a cigarette between his lips, turned and laughed at him without a hint of discomfiture.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.

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

From this reading "Look here, young feller, I want a word with you," he said, with his customary directness, and laid a somewhat peremptory hand upon the boy's shoulder.