Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

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

From this reading The freckle-faced little fellow opened wider his skim-milk eyes and his weak mouth.

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

From this reading Takel'vatorthir'doorleft," she said, just as though it were two words.

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From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

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From this reading "Corrid'y'right.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The freckle-faced little fellow opened wider his skim-milk eyes and his weak mouth.

a boy or man

From this reading The freckle-faced little fellow opened wider his skim-milk eyes and his weak mouth.

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From this reading The freckle-faced little fellow opened wider his skim-milk eyes and his weak mouth.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

a young female

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I wantta see the postmaster."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Takel'vatorthir'doorleft," she said, just as though it were two words.

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From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

and nothing more

From this reading Takel'vatorthir'doorleft," she said, just as though it were two words.

a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

tied with a knot

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

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

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

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

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The freckle-faced little fellow opened wider his skim-milk eyes and his weak mouth.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The freckle-faced little fellow opened wider his skim-milk eyes and his weak mouth.

the person in charge of a post office

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Takel'vatorthir'doorleft," she said, just as though it were two words.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I wantta see the postmaster."

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Takel'vatorthir'doorleft," she said, just as though it were two words.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

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From this reading The freckle-faced little fellow opened wider his skim-milk eyes and his weak mouth.

plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

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From this reading Takel'vatorthir'doorleft," she said, just as though it were two words.

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

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Takel'vatorthir'doorleft," she said, just as though it were two words.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Takel'vatorthir'doorleft," she said, just as though it were two words.

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From this reading "I wantta see the postmaster."

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

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading The freckle-faced little fellow opened wider his skim-milk eyes and his weak mouth.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Takel'vatorthir'doorleft," she said, just as though it were two words.

in or at the place that

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The freckle-faced little fellow opened wider his skim-milk eyes and his weak mouth.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Takel'vatorthir'doorleft," she said, just as though it were two words.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading JOHNNIE SEES THE POSTMASTER A bow-legged little man in a cheap, wrinkled suit with a silk kerchief knotted loosely round his neck stopped in front of a window where a girl was selling stamps.