used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading JONAS BARTON Frank started for his old home on Saturday afternoon.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
BARTON
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From this reading JONAS BARTON Frank started for his old home on Saturday afternoon.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Half the journey passed without a word between the two.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JONAS BARTON Frank started for his old home on Saturday afternoon.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading JONAS BARTON Frank started for his old home on Saturday afternoon.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half the journey passed without a word between the two.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JONAS BARTON Frank started for his old home on Saturday afternoon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading JONAS BARTON Frank started for his old home on Saturday afternoon.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
JONAS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JONAS BARTON Frank started for his old home on Saturday afternoon.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Half the journey passed without a word between the two.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading JONAS BARTON Frank started for his old home on Saturday afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JONAS BARTON Frank started for his old home on Saturday afternoon.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Half the journey passed without a word between the two.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading JONAS BARTON Frank started for his old home on Saturday afternoon.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
shabbilyadverb
so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
have in common
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading JONAS BARTON Frank started for his old home on Saturday afternoon.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Half the journey passed without a word between the two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The shabby suit did not repel him at all--he was too sensible for that; but there was a furtive look in the man's face, which seemed to indicate that he was not frank and straightforward, but had something to conceal.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Half the journey passed without a word between the two.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Half the journey passed without a word between the two.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would arrive in time for supper, at the house of his father's friend.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The train was well filled, and he was obliged to share his seat with a shabbily dressed young man with whom, a single glance showed him, he was not likely to sympathize.
