used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lefty knew they were talking about him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
belligerentadjectiveUS /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
dark-browed
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From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
entiretynounUS /ɪnˈtaɪərti/
the state of being total and complete
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
a boy or man
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “I see his finish.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
full-lipped
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From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
Hatchford
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From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lefty knew they were talking about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I see his finish.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I see his finish.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Lefty knew they were talking about him.
LeftynounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading Lefty knew they were talking about him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
rah
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From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
RIOTnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I see his finish.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Lefty knew they were talking about him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
THEATERnounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lefty knew they were talking about him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE RIOT AT THE THEATER “A rah, rah boy, is he?” sneered a voice from the group not far away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lefty knew they were talking about him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been aware of the fact for five minutes or so, but this was the first remark which had reached his ears in its entirety.
which person or people
From this reading Sitting in a corner of the Hatchford House lobby, he turned his head slightly and met the belligerent glance of a burly, dark-browed, full-lipped fellow of twenty-six or seven, who was lounging against a pillar a little way off.
