Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

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

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

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

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

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

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

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

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

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

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading UP THE LYNN CANAL.

a boy or man

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

usually; as a rule

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

coins made of gold

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

brusque and surly and forbidding

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

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

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

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

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

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

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

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

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

a region in northwestern Canada where gold was discovered in 1896 but exhausted by 1910

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

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

From this reading UP THE LYNN CANAL.

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

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

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

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

a town in southeast New Mexico

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

cut with a saw

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

express in words

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

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

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

having or as if having especially high-pitched spots

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

having a supporting base

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

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

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

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

From this reading UP THE LYNN CANAL.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

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

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

a vagrant

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

a source of difficulty

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading UP THE LYNN CANAL.

precisely as stated

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

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

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

look attentively

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

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

From this reading "What's the trouble?" asked Frank, looking into the face that had not been shaven for several days.

the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"

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

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

which person or people

From this reading Roswell and Frank were standing in front of one of the curio stores, studying the interesting exhibits, among which was a pan of Klondike gold, but they kept watch of the stranger, who slouched up to them and halted at the side of Frank.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the lads turned to face him they saw an unclean, tousled man, very tall, with stooping shoulders, protruding black eyes, spiky hair, and a generally repellent appearance.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I say, pards," he said in the gruff, wheedling tones of the professional tramp, "can't you do something for a chap that's down on his luck?"