used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
AIRYadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading THE MOUNT AIRY TOXOPHILITES.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading It was Arthur Hastings, the secretary of the company and one of the best shots in it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was Arthur Hastings, the secretary of the company and one of the best shots in it.
bowmannounUS /ˈboʊmən/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was Arthur Hastings, the secretary of the company and one of the best shots in it.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
wanted intensely
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
don't
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From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
Farnsworth
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From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading It was Arthur Hastings, the secretary of the company and one of the best shots in it.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Arthur Hastings, the secretary of the company and one of the best shots in it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
LORENnounUS /ˈlɔːrən/
Italian film actress (born in 1934)
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
attach to a support
From this reading THE MOUNT AIRY TOXOPHILITES.
not any; not one
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was Arthur Hastings, the secretary of the company and one of the best shots in it.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
Ralph
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From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
scrapingnounUS /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/
(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading It was Arthur Hastings, the secretary of the company and one of the best shots in it.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading It was Arthur Hastings, the secretary of the company and one of the best shots in it.
express in speech
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOUNT AIRY TOXOPHILITES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
male cat
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
arousing affect
From this reading They drew his attention by touching their hats to him as he passed (that is, the brothers did, Tom being in too bad humor to be civil), and Arthur seeing that they desired to speak to him, stopped and opened the conversation himself.
TOXOPHILITES
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From this reading THE MOUNT AIRY TOXOPHILITES.
a source of difficulty
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Arthur Hastings, the secretary of the company and one of the best shots in it.
a Caucasian
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LOREN and Ralph Farnsworth, in spite of Tom’s predictions to the contrary, had no trouble in scraping an acquaintance with the first bowman they met.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I know almost every stranger here this summer, but I don’t remember to have seen you two before,” said he, pulling off his white gloves and extending a hand to each of them.
