used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
adornments
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From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
appertaining
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From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
close-cut
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From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
competencenounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪns/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
constituentsnounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənts/
plural of “constituent” — an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
eight-inch
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From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
endowmentsnounUS /enˈdaʊmənts/
plural of “endowment” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
divisible by two
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
Frost's
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From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
of great significance or value
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
mild-manneredadjective
behaving in or having a mild or gentle manner
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
mustachesnounUS /ˈmʌstæʃɪz/
plural of “mustache” — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
not any; not one
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
nourishingadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
of or providing nourishment
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
by chance
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
sheriffsnounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
plural of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
be standing; be upright
From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
substancesnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/
plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
SUNBEAMnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
testimonialnounUS /ˌtestəˈmoʊniəl/
something that serves as evidence
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, of course, was as it should have been, for even the poorest kind of a sheriff is more than twice as important as the very best sort of constable.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
the upper part of anything
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
create by training and teaching
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
two times
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
two-inch
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From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading In those days it was the custom for sheriffs in that part of the country to train up these prodigious mustaches, perhaps in the belief that such adornments lent them the appearance of competence and valor, of which endowments nature had given them no other testimonial.
precisely as stated
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading In any event it is known that many a two-inch sheriff took his stand behind an eight-inch mustache, and walked boldly in the honor of his constituents.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
watermelonnounUS /ˈwɔːtərmelən/
an African melon
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His hair was close-cut and very thin at the top, due to the fact that all the nourishing substances both inside and outside his head, or any way appertaining thereto, went into the maintenance of the sheriff's mustache, which was at least twice as large as Bill Frost's.
belonging to which person
From this reading THE SUNBEAM ON THE WALL The sheriff was a mild-mannered man, whose head was shaped like the end of a watermelon.
