used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
Abington
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From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading Not knowing I have a full carton in the car, he has left us a cigarette apiece; which proves the soul of goodness within the evil.
black-bearded
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From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
cartonnounUS /ˈkɑːrtən/
the quantity contained in a carton
From this reading Not knowing I have a full carton in the car, he has left us a cigarette apiece; which proves the soul of goodness within the evil.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
one or the other of two
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
divisible by two
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Not knowing I have a full carton in the car, he has left us a cigarette apiece; which proves the soul of goodness within the evil.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not knowing I have a full carton in the car, he has left us a cigarette apiece; which proves the soul of goodness within the evil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
not accessible to view
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Not knowing I have a full carton in the car, he has left us a cigarette apiece; which proves the soul of goodness within the evil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Not knowing I have a full carton in the car, he has left us a cigarette apiece; which proves the soul of goodness within the evil.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Not knowing I have a full carton in the car, he has left us a cigarette apiece; which proves the soul of goodness within the evil.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
premisenounUS /ˈpremɪs/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Not knowing I have a full carton in the car, he has left us a cigarette apiece; which proves the soul of goodness within the evil.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Will you have a smoke, sheriff?”
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Will you have a smoke, sheriff?”
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not knowing I have a full carton in the car, he has left us a cigarette apiece; which proves the soul of goodness within the evil.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Abington walked forward a few steps, stooped and picked up his cigarette case from the hot sand of the trail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not knowing I have a full carton in the car, he has left us a cigarette apiece; which proves the soul of goodness within the evil.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you have a smoke, sheriff?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Spencer founded his whole philosophy on the premise that there is a soul of goodness even in things evil,” he observed with the little hidden smile tucked into the corners of his black-bearded lips.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Not knowing I have a full carton in the car, he has left us a cigarette apiece; which proves the soul of goodness within the evil.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will you have a smoke, sheriff?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your man has made off with your car, but he very thoughtfully returned my cigarette case--not altogether empty, either.
