Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The footway was almost deserted.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

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

From this reading The porter unbarred the door and looked out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

with attention; in an attentive manner

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

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

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading It was nearly noon and the southerly breeze was blowing.

a youthful male person

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading It was nearly noon and the southerly breeze was blowing.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The footway was almost deserted.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

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

From this reading The porter unbarred the door and looked out.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

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

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

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

From this reading The footway was almost deserted.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

destroyed or killed

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

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

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

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

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

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

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

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

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly noon and the southerly breeze was blowing.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

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

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The porter unbarred the door and looked out.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

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

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

plural of “melon” — any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was nearly noon and the southerly breeze was blowing.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was nearly noon and the southerly breeze was blowing.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The porter unbarred the door and looked out.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading The porter unbarred the door and looked out.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

and nothing more

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

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

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

plural of “slice” — a share of something

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

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

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

situated in or oriented toward the south

From this reading It was nearly noon and the southerly breeze was blowing.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

a person who tempts others

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

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

From this reading The porter unbarred the door and looked out.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

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

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading The porter unbarred the door and looked out.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading A small boy simply dressed in a shirt, and nothing else, stood at a little distance, looking at the fruit and listening attentively to the voice of the tempter that bade him help himself.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was nearly noon and the southerly breeze was blowing.

which person or people

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading On the other side of the canal, in the shadow of the Beroviero house, an old man who sold melons in slices had gone to sleep under a bit of ragged awning, and the flies had their will of him and his wares.