Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A CONVERSATION.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

later than; following

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

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

From this reading He wore a glazed cap and a very shaggy greatcoat.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

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

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He wore a glazed cap and a very shaggy greatcoat.

of or relating to communication

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading A CONVERSATION.

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

From this reading "No, sir," replied Rollo; "but how did you know that my name was Rollo?"

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

having made preparations

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

(used of eyes) lacking liveliness

From this reading He wore a glazed cap and a very shaggy greatcoat.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading He wore a glazed cap and a very shaggy greatcoat.

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

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

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

From this reading He wore a glazed cap and a very shaggy greatcoat.

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

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

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From this reading "No, sir," replied Rollo; "but how did you know that my name was Rollo?"

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

a message received and understood

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

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From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "No, sir," replied Rollo; "but how did you know that my name was Rollo?"

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

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

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

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "No, sir," replied Rollo; "but how did you know that my name was Rollo?"

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "No, sir," replied Rollo; "but how did you know that my name was Rollo?"

not any; not one

From this reading "No, sir," replied Rollo; "but how did you know that my name was Rollo?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "No, sir," replied Rollo; "but how did you know that my name was Rollo?"

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

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

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading He wore a glazed cap and a very shaggy greatcoat.

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

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

term of address for a man

From this reading "No, sir," replied Rollo; "but how did you know that my name was Rollo?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

required or under orders

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

express in words

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

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

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

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

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

precisely as stated

From this reading He wore a glazed cap and a very shaggy greatcoat.

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

From this reading "No, sir," replied Rollo; "but how did you know that my name was Rollo?"

which person or people

From this reading Rollo at first felt quite disappointed that the officer seemed so little disposed to give him information; but immediately after the officer had gone another man came by, one of the passengers, as Rollo supposed, who proved to be more communicative.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He wore a glazed cap and a very shaggy greatcoat.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He sat down by the side of Jennie, Rollo being on the other side, and said,-- "He does not seem inclined to tell you much about the bells, does he, Rollo?"