used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TASTE OF CIVILIZED LIFE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How came you here?" asked Oscar as soon as he could speak.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How came you here?" asked Oscar as soon as he could speak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wore a wide-brimmed hat on his head, and as much of his face as could be seen over his whiskers was as brown as sole-leather.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
BoernounUS /bɔːr/
a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He wore a wide-brimmed hat on his head, and as much of his face as could be seen over his whiskers was as brown as sole-leather.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "How came you here?" asked Oscar as soon as he could speak.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
CIVILIZEDadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading A TASTE OF CIVILIZED LIFE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "How came you here?" asked Oscar as soon as he could speak.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
a man of refinement
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He wore a wide-brimmed hat on his head, and as much of his face as could be seen over his whiskers was as brown as sole-leather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How came you here?" asked Oscar as soon as he could speak.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He wore a wide-brimmed hat on his head, and as much of his face as could be seen over his whiskers was as brown as sole-leather.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "How came you here?" asked Oscar as soon as he could speak.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
How
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From this reading "How came you here?" asked Oscar as soon as he could speak.
someone who hunts game
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A TASTE OF CIVILIZED LIFE.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He wore a wide-brimmed hat on his head, and as much of his face as could be seen over his whiskers was as brown as sole-leather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TASTE OF CIVILIZED LIFE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading "How came you here?" asked Oscar as soon as he could speak.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He wore a wide-brimmed hat on his head, and as much of his face as could be seen over his whiskers was as brown as sole-leather.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
powder-horn
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From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
cut with a saw
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wore a wide-brimmed hat on his head, and as much of his face as could be seen over his whiskers was as brown as sole-leather.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
sole-leather
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From this reading He wore a wide-brimmed hat on his head, and as much of his face as could be seen over his whiskers was as brown as sole-leather.
in the near future
From this reading "How came you here?" asked Oscar as soon as he could speak.
express in speech
From this reading "How came you here?" asked Oscar as soon as he could speak.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading A TASTE OF CIVILIZED LIFE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
thick-set
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From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading He wore a wide-brimmed hat on his head, and as much of his face as could be seen over his whiskers was as brown as sole-leather.
a Caucasian
From this reading He straightened up and took a good look at the hunter, and this is what he saw: A thick-set, broad-shouldered man, a gentleman on the face of him, dressed in a suit of white duck, cut in regular Boer style.
wide-brimmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wore a wide-brimmed hat on his head, and as much of his face as could be seen over his whiskers was as brown as sole-leather.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His short jacket was open in front, showing the broad belt he wore about his waist and in which he carried his ammunition--at least Oscar thought so, for he saw a large powder-horn sticking out of one of his pockets.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How came you here?" asked Oscar as soon as he could speak.
