used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
Baggs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A porch was filled with a confusion of furniture, china was stacked on the grass, and a bed displayed at the side.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading A porch was filled with a confusion of furniture, china was stacked on the grass, and a bed displayed at the side.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading A porch was filled with a confusion of furniture, china was stacked on the grass, and a bed displayed at the side.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
derbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading A porch was filled with a confusion of furniture, china was stacked on the grass, and a bed displayed at the side.
distractedlyadverb
in a distracted manner
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
apart from; not including
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
enclose with a fence
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A porch was filled with a confusion of furniture, china was stacked on the grass, and a bed displayed at the side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading A porch was filled with a confusion of furniture, china was stacked on the grass, and a bed displayed at the side.
a long fixed look
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading A porch was filled with a confusion of furniture, china was stacked on the grass, and a bed displayed at the side.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
immediately past
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
the force of workers available
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
in motion
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
not any; not one
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
coated with paint
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A porch was filled with a confusion of furniture, china was stacked on the grass, and a bed displayed at the side.
prosperous-appearing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
cut with a saw
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A porch was filled with a confusion of furniture, china was stacked on the grass, and a bed displayed at the side.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
stackedadjectiveUS /stækt/
arranged in a stack
From this reading A porch was filled with a confusion of furniture, china was stacked on the grass, and a bed displayed at the side.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last Harry Baggs saw a group of men about the fence that divided a small lawn and neatly painted frame house from the public road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He made no reply to the blind man's infrequent remarks, and the latter, except for an occasional murmur, fell silent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A porch was filled with a confusion of furniture, china was stacked on the grass, and a bed displayed at the side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Baggs met the morning with a sullen lowered countenance, his gaze on the monotonous road.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The sale had not yet begun; A youth, with a pencil and paper, was moving distractedly about, noting items; a prosperous-appearing individual, with a derby resting on the back of his neck, was arranging an open space about a small table.
