used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Trant examined these idlers one after another closely.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Trant examined these idlers one after another closely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Trant examined these idlers one after another closely.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Trant examined these idlers one after another closely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
idlers
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From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
landlady's
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From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
meageradjectiveUS /ˈmiːɡər/
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
Meyan
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From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Trant examined these idlers one after another closely.
and nothing more
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
psychologistnounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒəst/
a scientist trained in psychology
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
with speed
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
red-headed
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From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
determined
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Trant examined these idlers one after another closely.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
Trant
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From this reading Trant examined these idlers one after another closely.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A dozen idlers leaned against the bar or sat in chairs tilted against the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
which person or people
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only man at whom he did not seem to look was one who, as the only red-headed man in the place, must plainly be Meyan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Red-headed” was the only description they had of him, but meager as it was, with the landlady’s statement that he was in the saloon, Trant resolved to test him.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The psychologist took an envelope from his pocket and wrote rapidly upon the back of it.
