used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
from appearances alone
From this reading Larmon, apparently immersed in his own thoughts, made no immediate reply.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
Crang
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From this reading “It's not very far,” said Crang.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
engaginglyadverb
in an engaging manner
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “It's not very far,” said Crang.
fondledverbUS /ˈfɔːndəld/
past form of “fondle” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The taxi jerked forward.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
of the present time and place
From this reading Larmon, apparently immersed in his own thoughts, made no immediate reply.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Larmon, apparently immersed in his own thoughts, made no immediate reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
It's
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From this reading “It's not very far,” said Crang.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading The taxi jerked forward.
Larmon
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From this reading Larmon, apparently immersed in his own thoughts, made no immediate reply.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Larmon, apparently immersed in his own thoughts, made no immediate reply.
not any; not one
From this reading Larmon, apparently immersed in his own thoughts, made no immediate reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It's not very far,” said Crang.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Larmon, apparently immersed in his own thoughts, made no immediate reply.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Larmon, apparently immersed in his own thoughts, made no immediate reply.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It's not very far,” said Crang.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
that is looked for
From this reading He smiled engagingly as he settled back in his seat--and his hand in his coat pocket sought and fondled his revolver.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading The taxi jerked forward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The taxi jerked forward.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Larmon, apparently immersed in his own thoughts, made no immediate reply.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
precisely as stated
From this reading “It's not very far,” said Crang.
(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 taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The taxi traversed a dozen blocks, during which time Crang, quite contented to let well enough alone, made no effort at conversation.
