Chapter IV

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

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

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

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

in an ardent manner

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

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

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

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

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

for the reason that

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

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

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

the capital and largest city of Venezuela

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

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

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

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

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

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

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

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

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

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

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

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

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

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

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

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

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

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

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

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

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

an ignorant person

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

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

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

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

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

and nothing more

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

the literary culture

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

an awkward stupid person

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

engage in

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

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

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

accept an excuse for

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

scrape with the paws

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

the act of buying

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

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

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

Identical; not different.

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

express in words

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

needing no explanation

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

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

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

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

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

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

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

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

From this reading Gumersindo had been chosen by General Fombombo to make this purchasing expedition to Caracas just because he was black and could drop easily into a lowly rôle.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

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

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

in the direction of

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Now that his rôle of ignoramus and lout had been played, the black man introduced himself as Guillermo Gumersindo and glided into the usual self-explanatory conversation.

a native or inhabitant of Venezuela

From this reading He was the editor of a newspaper in Canalejos, "El Correo del Rio Negro," a newspaper, if he did say it, more ardently devoted to Venezuelan history than any other publication in the republic.

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

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

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

at the time that

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.

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

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

a Caucasian

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To the ordinary white American an educated negro is an object of curious interest, and Strawbridge strolled along the streets of Caracas with a feeling toward the black editor much the same as one has toward the educated pony which can paw out its name from among the letters of the alphabet.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was sure Señor Strawbridge would pardon his buffoonery, but one had to be careful when a police visitation was threatened.