used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
having companions or an escort
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
(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 So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading McAuliffe was popular in his way among those of his own set.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He came invigorated by the prospect of a fortnight's leave, with the outspoken intention of enjoying himself.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came invigorated by the prospect of a fortnight's leave, with the outspoken intention of enjoying himself.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
disporting
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From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He came invigorated by the prospect of a fortnight's leave, with the outspoken intention of enjoying himself.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
fortnight's
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From this reading He came invigorated by the prospect of a fortnight's leave, with the outspoken intention of enjoying himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
Garry
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From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came invigorated by the prospect of a fortnight's leave, with the outspoken intention of enjoying himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He came invigorated by the prospect of a fortnight's leave, with the outspoken intention of enjoying himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading McAuliffe was popular in his way among those of his own set.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading McAuliffe was popular in his way among those of his own set.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He came invigorated by the prospect of a fortnight's leave, with the outspoken intention of enjoying himself.
invigoratedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪd/
with restored energy
From this reading He came invigorated by the prospect of a fortnight's leave, with the outspoken intention of enjoying himself.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
go away from a place
From this reading He came invigorated by the prospect of a fortnight's leave, with the outspoken intention of enjoying himself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
McAuliffe
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From this reading McAuliffe was popular in his way among those of his own set.
the force of workers available
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
outspokenadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈspoʊkən/
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
From this reading He came invigorated by the prospect of a fortnight's leave, with the outspoken intention of enjoying himself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading McAuliffe was popular in his way among those of his own set.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading McAuliffe was popular in his way among those of his own set.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
the possibility of future success
From this reading He came invigorated by the prospect of a fortnight's leave, with the outspoken intention of enjoying himself.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
resonantadjectiveUS /ˈrezənənt/
characterized by resonance
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
RESURRECTIONnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/
(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
an educational institution
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading McAuliffe was popular in his way among those of his own set.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
stentorianadjective
(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading McAuliffe was popular in his way among those of his own set.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading McAuliffe was popular in his way among those of his own set.
accept gladly
From this reading At every saloon--for he visited each impartially--there was a resonant welcome from many boon companions.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RESURRECTION A big bluff man, with wide, glowing face and stentorian voice, entered the precincts of Garry about the end of July.
but in spite of that
From this reading So, three days after arrival, he might have been seen proceeding along the principal street, accompanied by half a dozen elderly men, lined and bearded, yet all disporting themselves like boys released from school.
