used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an interlude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The scowling visage took on the gentler aspect, boyish and engaging, that was familiar to his shipmates.
baredadjectiveUS /berd/
having the head uncovered
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not long before the temper of savage defiance yielded to exhaustion.
confined by bonds
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading The scowling visage took on the gentler aspect, boyish and engaging, that was familiar to his shipmates.
buccaneernounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/
someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
counterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading Oblivion enfolded his senses and he relaxed in a stupor that was a counterfeit of sleep.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading It was not long before the temper of savage defiance yielded to exhaustion.
remove the dust from
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
enfolded
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From this reading Oblivion enfolded his senses and he relaxed in a stupor that was a counterfeit of sleep.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading The scowling visage took on the gentler aspect, boyish and engaging, that was familiar to his shipmates.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading It was not long before the temper of savage defiance yielded to exhaustion.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The scowling visage took on the gentler aspect, boyish and engaging, that was familiar to his shipmates.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The scowling visage took on the gentler aspect, boyish and engaging, that was familiar to his shipmates.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
HERMITnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
interludenounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading It was an interlude.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not long before the temper of savage defiance yielded to exhaustion.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
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 was not long before the temper of savage defiance yielded to exhaustion.
machetenounUS /məˈʃetiː/
a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not long before the temper of savage defiance yielded to exhaustion.
OblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading Oblivion enfolded his senses and he relaxed in a stupor that was a counterfeit of sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The scowling visage took on the gentler aspect, boyish and engaging, that was familiar to his shipmates.
pongeenoun
a soft thin cloth woven from raw silk (or an imitation)
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
POPA
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From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Oblivion enfolded his senses and he relaxed in a stupor that was a counterfeit of sleep.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It was not long before the temper of savage defiance yielded to exhaustion.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading The scowling visage took on the gentler aspect, boyish and engaging, that was familiar to his shipmates.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Oblivion enfolded his senses and he relaxed in a stupor that was a counterfeit of sleep.
shipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading The scowling visage took on the gentler aspect, boyish and engaging, that was familiar to his shipmates.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Oblivion enfolded his senses and he relaxed in a stupor that was a counterfeit of sleep.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Oblivion enfolded his senses and he relaxed in a stupor that was a counterfeit of sleep.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading It was not long before the temper of savage defiance yielded to exhaustion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not long before the temper of savage defiance yielded to exhaustion.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The scowling visage took on the gentler aspect, boyish and engaging, that was familiar to his shipmates.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
tousledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading The scowling visage took on the gentler aspect, boyish and engaging, that was familiar to his shipmates.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not long before the temper of savage defiance yielded to exhaustion.
watch-tower
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From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
people who are wounded
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading THE GOOD HERMIT OF LA POPA The cloth bound round his tousled head, the torn shirt that bared his chest, the pongee trousers soiled with sweat and dust, the strips of canvas wrapped about his feet, made this wounded fugitive the image of a buccaneer as he sat waiting in the round watch-tower with the machete across his knees.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading It was not long before the temper of savage defiance yielded to exhaustion.
