used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He entered and stopped, leaving the door open behind him.
fearless and daring
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He entered and stopped, leaving the door open behind him.
HEROISMnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading THE HEROISM OF PASSIVE OBEDIENCE.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He entered and stopped, leaving the door open behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
and nothing more
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
knapsacknounUS /ˈnæpsæk/
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
the act of departing
From this reading He entered and stopped, leaving the door open behind him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
OBEDIENCEnounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading THE HEROISM OF PASSIVE OBEDIENCE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEROISM OF PASSIVE OBEDIENCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
PASSIVEadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading THE HEROISM OF PASSIVE OBEDIENCE.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
cut with a saw
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He entered and stopped, leaving the door open behind him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEROISM OF PASSIVE OBEDIENCE.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
migratory
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading He had his knapsack on his shoulder, his stick in his hand, and a rough, bold, wearied, and violent expression in his eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A man entered whom we already know; it was the traveller whom we saw just now wandering about in search of a shelter.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The door was thrown open wide, as if some one were pushing it energetically and resolutely.
