used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
move towards
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
one or the other of two
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
flaxenadjective
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here--hi!”
hinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Here--hi!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
immediately past
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
ludicrouslyadverbUS /ˈluːdəkrəsli/
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
not any; not one
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
held or filled or in use
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
any competition
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading This last, like the rest of him, was ludicrously typical of that race which has wandered farther than the Jews, and has hitherto managed, like them, to retain a few of its characteristics.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a very large young man, with a fair moustache which looked almost flaxen against the deep tan of his face.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As no one replied to this summons either, by voice or approach, the young man subsided into occupied silence.
