used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
(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 But to the few passers the two paid no heed at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But to the few passers the two paid no heed at all.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to the few passers the two paid no heed at all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
dirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
a boy or man
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But to the few passers the two paid no heed at all.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading But to the few passers the two paid no heed at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
lankadjectiveUS /læŋk/
long and thin and often limp
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
the sound of laughing
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
Marsham
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From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
the force of workers available
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
not any; not one
From this reading But to the few passers the two paid no heed at all.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
other's
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From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But to the few passers the two paid no heed at all.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
passersnounUS /ˈpæsərz/
plural of “passer” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading But to the few passers the two paid no heed at all.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
quarter-mile
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From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
SeparatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
ShiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
the season of growth
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
up to a particular time
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
unsteadilyadverb
in an unsteady manner
From this reading Separating somewhat unsteadily, they now looked hard at Philip Marsham who knew their kind and feared them not at all.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Pointing whither the lank fellow with the book had gone, they roared till they choked; then they fell on each other's necks, and embracing, whispered together.
which person or people
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO SAILORS ON FOOT As the two men roared with laughter by the wayside so that the noise of it made people a quarter-mile away turn round to see what was the matter, those who passed eyed them askance and gave them the width of the road.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Shifting his dirk within easy reach of his hand, and so drawing his knees together that he could spring instantly to one side or the other, he coolly waited for them to come nearer, which they did.
