used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s keepin’ you so quiet to-day?” asked the Teacher, lifting his eyes from the county paper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
ChronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading “What’s keepin’ you so quiet to-day?” asked the Teacher, lifting his eyes from the county paper.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Loafer turned and looked down on the pedagogue.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
expectin
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From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading “What’s keepin’ you so quiet to-day?” asked the Teacher, lifting his eyes from the county paper.
fishin
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From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
keepin
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From this reading “What’s keepin’ you so quiet to-day?” asked the Teacher, lifting his eyes from the county paper.
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 He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading “What’s keepin’ you so quiet to-day?” asked the Teacher, lifting his eyes from the county paper.
LoafernounUS /ˈloʊfər/
person who does no work
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Loafer turned and looked down on the pedagogue.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
pedagoguenoun
someone who educates young people
From this reading The Loafer turned and looked down on the pedagogue.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “What’s keepin’ you so quiet to-day?” asked the Teacher, lifting his eyes from the county paper.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
searchinglyadverb
in a searching manner
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “What’s keepin’ you so quiet to-day?” asked the Teacher, lifting his eyes from the county paper.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
express a supposition
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading “What’s keepin’ you so quiet to-day?” asked the Teacher, lifting his eyes from the county paper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
push forcefully
From this reading He rested his left hand on the pillar, thrust his right hand into his pocket and gazed searchingly at the mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Piece in the Paper._ The Chronic Loafer arose from the bench and stepped to the edge of the porch.
to-day
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From this reading “What’s keepin’ you so quiet to-day?” asked the Teacher, lifting his eyes from the county paper.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Loafer turned and looked down on the pedagogue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
watchin
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From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “One might suppose from the way you was watchin’ those mountains, you was expectin’ them to come over here so you could go fishin’.”
What's
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From this reading “What’s keepin’ you so quiet to-day?” asked the Teacher, lifting his eyes from the county paper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What’s keepin’ you so quiet to-day?” asked the Teacher, lifting his eyes from the county paper.
