Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

moving forward

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

later than; following

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

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From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

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

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

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

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

From this reading As he looked a vast tenderness mingled with his loneliness; he would have stooped and caressed him had he not feared to disturb his slumbers.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

a process of becoming deeper and more profound

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

move deeply

From this reading As he looked a vast tenderness mingled with his loneliness; he would have stooped and caressed him had he not feared to disturb his slumbers.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading As he looked a vast tenderness mingled with his loneliness; he would have stooped and caressed him had he not feared to disturb his slumbers.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

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From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

in a gradual manner

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

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

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As he looked a vast tenderness mingled with his loneliness; he would have stooped and caressed him had he not feared to disturb his slumbers.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

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

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

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

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

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

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading As he looked a vast tenderness mingled with his loneliness; he would have stooped and caressed him had he not feared to disturb his slumbers.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As he looked a vast tenderness mingled with his loneliness; he would have stooped and caressed him had he not feared to disturb his slumbers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

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

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

and nothing more

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

on the contrary

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

the state of being asleep

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

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From this reading As he looked a vast tenderness mingled with his loneliness; he would have stooped and caressed him had he not feared to disturb his slumbers.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

a male human offspring

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

deeply or completely

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

not in physical motion

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading As he looked a vast tenderness mingled with his loneliness; he would have stooped and caressed him had he not feared to disturb his slumbers.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading As he looked a vast tenderness mingled with his loneliness; he would have stooped and caressed him had he not feared to disturb his slumbers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

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

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading As he looked a vast tenderness mingled with his loneliness; he would have stooped and caressed him had he not feared to disturb his slumbers.

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

From this reading From time to time he looked at the face of his sleeping father, and suddenly the knowledge struck him like a knife that it was the face of an old man.

during the time that

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FOOTHILLS While Allan sat in the little cabin he gradually became oppressed with a sense of great loneliness.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As he looked a vast tenderness mingled with his loneliness; he would have stooped and caressed him had he not feared to disturb his slumbers.

a late time of life

From this reading He had never thought of him as an old man before, but as he lay on the rough floor, sleeping soundly after his long drive, there was something in the form that told of advancing years, and Allan could see plainly the deepening furrows in his strong, still handsome face.

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

From this reading Allan's love for his father was that of man to man rather than son to parent; it was the only deep passion of his young life, and it ran with a fulness that could not be checked.