Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading "The other fellow's business, you mean," replied Bob without looking up from the bolt he was adjusting.

later than; following

From this reading But after a moment he remarked in a crabbedly friendly tone:

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

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

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

having the head uncovered

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading "The other fellow's business, you mean," replied Bob without looking up from the bolt he was adjusting.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Young man, you know your business."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But after a moment he remarked in a crabbedly friendly tone:

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

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From this reading But after a moment he remarked in a crabbedly friendly tone:

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "The other fellow's business, you mean," replied Bob without looking up from the bolt he was adjusting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading But after a moment he remarked in a crabbedly friendly tone:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "The other fellow's business, you mean," replied Bob without looking up from the bolt he was adjusting.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

a man of refinement

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

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

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

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

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Young man, you know your business."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "The other fellow's business, you mean," replied Bob without looking up from the bolt he was adjusting.

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

From this reading "Young man, you know your business."

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "The other fellow's business, you mean," replied Bob without looking up from the bolt he was adjusting.

and nothing more

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

a particular point in time

From this reading But after a moment he remarked in a crabbedly friendly tone:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "The other fellow's business, you mean," replied Bob without looking up from the bolt he was adjusting.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

the owner or manager of a plantation

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading But after a moment he remarked in a crabbedly friendly tone:

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "The other fellow's business, you mean," replied Bob without looking up from the bolt he was adjusting.

in a restless manner

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

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

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading But after a moment he remarked in a crabbedly friendly tone:

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

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

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

look attentively

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

at the time that

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

which person or people

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "The other fellow's business, you mean," replied Bob without looking up from the bolt he was adjusting.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Bob was out in front of the hardware store dressed in a woollen shirt and overalls, and bareheaded, setting up a cotton planter, when an old gentleman in a linen duster, who had been pacing restlessly up and down the walk like a distant relative waiting for the funeral procession to start, stopped on the sidewalk to watch him work.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Young man, you know your business."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Whether it was the young man's appearance, his whistling at his work or merely the way he used his hands that attracted the old gentleman was not certain.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Young man, you know your business."