used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had the sluggish, clumsy look of a heavy eater.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
APPLIESverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
BOARDING-HOUSE
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From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
BUFFUM'S
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From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading He had the sluggish, clumsy look of a heavy eater.
colorlessadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərləs/
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
eaternounUS /ˈiːtər/
someone who consumes food for nourishment
From this reading He had the sluggish, clumsy look of a heavy eater.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
a social unit living together
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
FENTON
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From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the sluggish, clumsy look of a heavy eater.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He had the sluggish, clumsy look of a heavy eater.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
JIM
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From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
LODGINGSnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had the sluggish, clumsy look of a heavy eater.
engage in
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
held or filled or in use
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
rotundadjectiveUS /roʊˈtʌnd/
spherical in shape
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading He had the sluggish, clumsy look of a heavy eater.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
stinted
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From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
male cat
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
viandnoun
a choice or delicious dish
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first suggestion conveyed by his rotund figure was, that however scantily he furnished his boarders, he never stinted himself in the matter of food.
(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 As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face was large, his almost colorless eyes were small, and, if one might judge by the general expression of his features, his favorite viand was pork.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JIM FENTON APPLIES FOR LODGINGS AT TOM BUFFUM'S BOARDING-HOUSE, AND FINDS HIS OLD FRIEND.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As Jim walked up to the door of the building occupied by Tom Buffum's family, he met the head of the family coming out; and as, hitherto, that personage has escaped description, it will be well for the reader to make his acquaintance.
