Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

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

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

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

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

the hard cylindrical core that bears the kernels of an ear of corn

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was in his shirt sleeves and his waistcoat hung loosely and unbuttoned down the front.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

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

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

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

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

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

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading He was in his shirt sleeves and his waistcoat hung loosely and unbuttoned down the front.

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

From this reading He was in his shirt sleeves and his waistcoat hung loosely and unbuttoned down the front.

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

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

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading He was in his shirt sleeves and his waistcoat hung loosely and unbuttoned down the front.

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

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

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

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

not any; not one

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

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

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading He was in his shirt sleeves and his waistcoat hung loosely and unbuttoned down the front.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading He was in his shirt sleeves and his waistcoat hung loosely and unbuttoned down the front.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

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

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

not buttoned

From this reading He was in his shirt sleeves and his waistcoat hung loosely and unbuttoned down the front.

up to a particular time

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

communicated in words

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading He was in his shirt sleeves and his waistcoat hung loosely and unbuttoned down the front.

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

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

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

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

accept gladly

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The tones were so thunderous that both the lads were startled, and they did not see the speaker, until they stepped across the threshold.

a Caucasian

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

which person or people

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He was an old man, one who must have been near eighty, who was sitting near the front window, smoking a corncob pipe.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

the words that are spoken

From this reading AT THE INLET It was not the thin, meek-looking woman who uttered these words of welcome.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading His face was weazened and wrinkled, his white hair thin and his shoulders stooping, but his little eyes twinkled kindly and he wore no glasses.