Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

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From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

(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 Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

in addition

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

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

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

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

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

very irritable

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

(of land or soil) used for growing crops

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

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

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

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

From this reading They had not seen him on the train.

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

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

and nothing more

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

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

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

cut off or left behind

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had not seen him on the train.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

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

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They had not seen him on the train.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

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

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

only a very short time before

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They had not seen him on the train.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

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

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

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

From this reading Perhaps Pee-wee did not notice this but it seemed to jar his friends.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

create by training and teaching

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

not shaved

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

precisely as stated

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

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

From this reading Pee-wee did, however, notice that the man’s hair was very short; it seemed all bristly, as if it had been cropped and was just starting to grow out.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

at the time that

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He took off an old felt hat when he addressed them, which gave an unpleasant impression of fear and surveillance.

which person or people

From this reading MAROONED Scarcely had they stepped out of the train when they were approached by a shabby, unshaven man, who had evidently also just alighted.