used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading "QUIET" To Lad the real world was bounded by The Place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the miles were uninspiring, except for a cross-country tramp with the Master.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "QUIET" To Lad the real world was bounded by The Place.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
cross-countryadverbUS /ˈkrɔːskʌntri/
not following tracks or roads
From this reading But the miles were uninspiring, except for a cross-country tramp with the Master.
one or the other of two
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
else
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From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
apart from; not including
From this reading But the miles were uninspiring, except for a cross-country tramp with the Master.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the miles were uninspiring, except for a cross-country tramp with the Master.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
a boy or man
From this reading "QUIET" To Lad the real world was bounded by The Place.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But the miles were uninspiring, except for a cross-country tramp with the Master.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
patverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "QUIET" To Lad the real world was bounded by The Place.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "QUIET" To Lad the real world was bounded by The Place.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "QUIET" To Lad the real world was bounded by The Place.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "QUIET" To Lad the real world was bounded by The Place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "QUIET" To Lad the real world was bounded by The Place.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading But the miles were uninspiring, except for a cross-country tramp with the Master.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
uninspiringadjectiveUS /ənɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
depressing to the spirit
From this reading But the miles were uninspiring, except for a cross-country tramp with the Master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "QUIET" To Lad the real world was bounded by The Place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outside, there were a certain number of miles of land and there were an uncertain number of people.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
which person or people
From this reading And the people were foolish and strange folk who either stared at him--which always annoyed Lad--or else tried to pat him; which he hated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the miles were uninspiring, except for a cross-country tramp with the Master.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "QUIET" To Lad the real world was bounded by The Place.
