used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Pudgy" would be a better word than the flat and misleading "fat".
blue-eyedadjective
favorite
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
brought into existence
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
cattle-boat
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From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
dementedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmentɪd/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
else
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From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading "Pudgy" would be a better word than the flat and misleading "fat".
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For John Solomon was fat and blue-eyed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
HammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
inveterateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvetərət/
habitual
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
and nothing more
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
immediately past
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
the force of workers available
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
and nothing more
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
misleadingadjectiveUS /mɪˈsliːdɪŋ/
designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
From this reading "Pudgy" would be a better word than the flat and misleading "fat".
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
not any; not one
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
PudgyadjectiveUS /ˈpʌdʒi/
short and plump
From this reading "Pudgy" would be a better word than the flat and misleading "fat".
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
except for; apart from
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
SOLOMONproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
not in physical motion
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
SwedenounUS /swiːd/
a native or inhabitant of Sweden
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Pudgy" would be a better word than the flat and misleading "fat".
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Pudgy" would be a better word than the flat and misleading "fat".
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pudgy embraces the face that a man is not merely fat, but that he is filled to a comfortable completeness, as it were; that he is not too fat to move about, but just enough so to be dignified on occasion; and that his expression is cheerful above all else.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Save for this last item, the description fitted John Solomon to a dot, for while his face was cheerful enough, it was as totally devoid of expression as a face can be--and still remain a face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading JOHN SOLOMON Since Hammer had an inveterate dislike of fat men in general, and blue-eyed fat men in particular--born out of his experience with a fat and demented Swede cook on his first cattle-boat trip--it was not to be wondered at that he eyed John Solomon with no great favour in his heart.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Pudgy" would be a better word than the flat and misleading "fat".
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Pudgy" would be a better word than the flat and misleading "fat".
