used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
how long something has existed
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To one and another he put the question: “Who were those two young men?”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
fair-hairedadjective
favorite
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
fine-lookingadjective
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
a man of refinement
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
death of a person
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
Laurier
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From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
the act of departing
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
the force of workers available
From this reading To one and another he put the question: “Who were those two young men?”
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
not any; not one
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To one and another he put the question: “Who were those two young men?”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading To one and another he put the question: “Who were those two young men?”
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
sadderadjectiveUS /ˈsædər/
comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
the place where some action occurs
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
term of address for a man
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To one and another he put the question: “Who were those two young men?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To one and another he put the question: “Who were those two young men?”
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading No one could give him any satisfaction, and he was turning away, leaving the broken wheel to its fate when a reporter approached the scene, observing:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To one and another he put the question: “Who were those two young men?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To one and another he put the question: “Who were those two young men?”
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
at the time that
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
which person or people
From this reading He was a fair-haired, fine-looking gentleman approaching middle age, and his blue eyes had in them a grave, sad expression, as of one who had looked on the sadder side of life.
belonging to which person
From this reading When Laurier and Noel had both been taken away, the man whose bicycle had been the cause of their calamity stood alone among the curious onlookers gazing somewhat ruefully at the ruin of his wheel.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To one and another he put the question: “Who were those two young men?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I should like to get your name, sir, for my report of this accident for my evening paper.”
