used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So far as he knew--for Harry Sanderson had no memories save those which had begun on a certain day a month before in a box-car.
box-car
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From this reading So far as he knew--for Harry Sanderson had no memories save those which had begun on a certain day a month before in a box-car.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading So far as he knew--for Harry Sanderson had no memories save those which had begun on a certain day a month before in a box-car.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So far as he knew--for Harry Sanderson had no memories save those which had begun on a certain day a month before in a box-car.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
fervidadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So far as he knew--for Harry Sanderson had no memories save those which had begun on a certain day a month before in a box-car.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading So far as he knew--for Harry Sanderson had no memories save those which had begun on a certain day a month before in a box-car.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
Jessica
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From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading So far as he knew--for Harry Sanderson had no memories save those which had begun on a certain day a month before in a box-car.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading So far as he knew--for Harry Sanderson had no memories save those which had begun on a certain day a month before in a box-car.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
new-comer
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From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
not any; not one
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
being perceived or observed
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
Sanderson
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From this reading So far as he knew--for Harry Sanderson had no memories save those which had begun on a certain day a month before in a box-car.
except for; apart from
From this reading So far as he knew--for Harry Sanderson had no memories save those which had begun on a certain day a month before in a box-car.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
sidelongadjective
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He did not stare about him after the manner of a stranger, though, so far as he knew, he had never been in the place before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading But weather-beaten, tanned, indifferently clad, and with a small brown dog following him, the new-comer passed along, oblivious to the sidelong scrutiny.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So far as he knew--for Harry Sanderson had no memories save those which had begun on a certain day a month before in a box-car.
which person or people
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They drew away from him, and one spoke--to no one in particular and with an oath offensive and fervid.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE MAN WHO HAD FORGOTTEN If the man who had been the subject of the observations Jessica had heard had been less absorbed, as he walked leisurely along on the opposite side of the street, he would have noticed the look of dislike in the eyes of those he passed.
