used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOUNTAIN MAIDEN.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a successful one--a strong, self-reliant man, and a talented man withal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
Conway
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From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a young man yet was Lester Conway.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
joggingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːɡɪŋ/
running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
Lester
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From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading A MOUNTAIN MAIDEN.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a young man yet was Lester Conway.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A MOUNTAIN MAIDEN.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was a successful one--a strong, self-reliant man, and a talented man withal.
and nothing more
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
self-reliantadjective
(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
From this reading He was a successful one--a strong, self-reliant man, and a talented man withal.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was a successful one--a strong, self-reliant man, and a talented man withal.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He was a successful one--a strong, self-reliant man, and a talented man withal.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
talentedadjectiveUS /ˈtæləntɪd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading He was a successful one--a strong, self-reliant man, and a talented man withal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lester Conway, physician in ordinary to the inhabitants of ---- County, Pennsylvania, was placidly jogging along the mountain road, on his regular round among his patients.
well-shaped
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From this reading One need only look at his massive brow and well-shaped head to see that; and there was more than talent in this man’s face.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He was a successful one--a strong, self-reliant man, and a talented man withal.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was a young man yet was Lester Conway.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was a young man yet was Lester Conway.
