used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
(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 He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading “Confounded country lout!” says the man angrily, but passes on and has forgotten boy and all the next moment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
on or to one side
From this reading He steps aside to avoid a cart, and runs into a man, who drops his cigar in the gutter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He steps aside to avoid a cart, and runs into a man, who drops his cigar in the gutter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
blondadjectiveUS /blɑːnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
a youthful male person
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Confounded country lout!” says the man angrily, but passes on and has forgotten boy and all the next moment.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading He steps aside to avoid a cart, and runs into a man, who drops his cigar in the gutter.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He steps aside to avoid a cart, and runs into a man, who drops his cigar in the gutter.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
ConfoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “Confounded country lout!” says the man angrily, but passes on and has forgotten boy and all the next moment.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
demanding attention
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading He steps aside to avoid a cart, and runs into a man, who drops his cigar in the gutter.
else
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From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “Confounded country lout!” says the man angrily, but passes on and has forgotten boy and all the next moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading He steps aside to avoid a cart, and runs into a man, who drops his cigar in the gutter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Confounded country lout!” says the man angrily, but passes on and has forgotten boy and all the next moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
homespunadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmspʌn/
of textiles; having a rough surface
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He steps aside to avoid a cart, and runs into a man, who drops his cigar in the gutter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
loutnounUS /laʊt/
an awkward stupid person
From this reading “Confounded country lout!” says the man angrily, but passes on and has forgotten boy and all the next moment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He steps aside to avoid a cart, and runs into a man, who drops his cigar in the gutter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
a particular point in time
From this reading “Confounded country lout!” says the man angrily, but passes on and has forgotten boy and all the next moment.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Confounded country lout!” says the man angrily, but passes on and has forgotten boy and all the next moment.
not any; not one
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading “Confounded country lout!” says the man angrily, but passes on and has forgotten boy and all the next moment.
peakedadjectiveUS /piːkt/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
by chance
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading He steps aside to avoid a cart, and runs into a man, who drops his cigar in the gutter.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Confounded country lout!” says the man angrily, but passes on and has forgotten boy and all the next moment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
do one's shopping
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He steps aside to avoid a cart, and runs into a man, who drops his cigar in the gutter.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
migratory
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
at the time that
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
which person or people
From this reading He steps aside to avoid a cart, and runs into a man, who drops his cigar in the gutter.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading He moves along, gazing in at shop windows, hands deep in his pockets, whistling, looking at everything around him--or at nothing at all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a country boy in blue homespun, with a peaked cap on his blond head, goes wandering at random through the streets of a town, it is no particular concern of any one else.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet--perhaps in the head under that peaked cap it seems as if a whole little world had suddenly collapsed, and he may be whistling hard to keep from crying in the streets for people to see.
