used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
beefsteaknounUS /ˈbiːfsteɪk/
a beef steak usually cooked by broiling
From this reading Before him were the remains of a hearty dinner, the chief dish of which smelled to Ross like beefsteak.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading From this dish from time to time Sandy forked bits of meat on which he leisurely chewed.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
chewedverbUS /tʃuːd/
past form of “chew” — chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading From this dish from time to time Sandy forked bits of meat on which he leisurely chewed.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Before him were the remains of a hearty dinner, the chief dish of which smelled to Ross like beefsteak.
corduroynounUS /ˈkɔːrdərɔɪ/
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Before him were the remains of a hearty dinner, the chief dish of which smelled to Ross like beefsteak.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Before him were the remains of a hearty dinner, the chief dish of which smelled to Ross like beefsteak.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Sandy needed no gymnasium exercises to teach him relaxation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
forkedadjectiveUS /fɔːrkt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading From this dish from time to time Sandy forked bits of meat on which he leisurely chewed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this dish from time to time Sandy forked bits of meat on which he leisurely chewed.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Sandy needed no gymnasium exercises to teach him relaxation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From this dish from time to time Sandy forked bits of meat on which he leisurely chewed.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Before him were the remains of a hearty dinner, the chief dish of which smelled to Ross like beefsteak.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sandy needed no gymnasium exercises to teach him relaxation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading From this dish from time to time Sandy forked bits of meat on which he leisurely chewed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Before him were the remains of a hearty dinner, the chief dish of which smelled to Ross like beefsteak.
MCKENZIE
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From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
MEADOWnounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading From this dish from time to time Sandy forked bits of meat on which he leisurely chewed.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Sandy needed no gymnasium exercises to teach him relaxation.
not any; not one
From this reading Sandy needed no gymnasium exercises to teach him relaxation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Sandy needed no gymnasium exercises to teach him relaxation.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Before him were the remains of a hearty dinner, the chief dish of which smelled to Ross like beefsteak.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Before him were the remains of a hearty dinner, the chief dish of which smelled to Ross like beefsteak.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
SANDYadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
smelledverbUS /smeld/
past form of “smell” — inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
From this reading Before him were the remains of a hearty dinner, the chief dish of which smelled to Ross like beefsteak.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Sandy needed no gymnasium exercises to teach him relaxation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this dish from time to time Sandy forked bits of meat on which he leisurely chewed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From this dish from time to time Sandy forked bits of meat on which he leisurely chewed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sandy needed no gymnasium exercises to teach him relaxation.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
be dressed in
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before him were the remains of a hearty dinner, the chief dish of which smelled to Ross like beefsteak.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MEN OF MEADOW CREEK SANDY MCKENZIE sat before a rough board table on which his elbows lazily rested, supporting half his weight.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading He wore the same garb in which Ross had first seen him; but the corduroy trousers were much the worse for wear and dirt, and it had been weeks since his face had felt a razor.
