Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

later than; following

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

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

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

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

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

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From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They knew he could not hear, but it seemed as if he could, and they were a little careful what they said before him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading They knew he could not hear, but it seemed as if he could, and they were a little careful what they said before him.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

a beverage made from juice pressed from apples

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They knew he could not hear, but it seemed as if he could, and they were a little careful what they said before him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

at any time

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

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

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

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

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading They knew he could not hear, but it seemed as if he could, and they were a little careful what they said before him.

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

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

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

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They knew he could not hear, but it seemed as if he could, and they were a little careful what they said before him.

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

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

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

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

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 They knew he could not hear, but it seemed as if he could, and they were a little careful what they said before him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They knew he could not hear, but it seemed as if he could, and they were a little careful what they said before him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

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

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

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

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

not any; not one

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

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From this reading THE OX-MONEY.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They knew he could not hear, but it seemed as if he could, and they were a little careful what they said before him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They knew he could not hear, but it seemed as if he could, and they were a little careful what they said before him.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

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

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

with low volume

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

carry out

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

plural of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

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

From this reading THE OX-MONEY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

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

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

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

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The men were really glad to see him, and nodded at one another, smiling, but, as usual, made no remark about the child.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

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From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

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

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They knew he could not hear, but it seemed as if he could, and they were a little careful what they said before him.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

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

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.

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

From this reading Perhaps the shock had some effect upon Willy's habits, for after this he did not walk in his sleep for some time.

showing curiosity

From this reading But one night, as the teamsters were drinking their cider, and talking about the well-beloved "Kellup," wondering why he should take it into his head to steal,--"as honest a man, they had always thought, as ever trod shoe-leather,"--the bar-room door softly opened, and in glided Willy, in his flannel night-dress.