used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The youngest of the company, he had a pleasant, almost boyish face, with sandy hair and a light moustache.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
(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 All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The youngest of the company, he had a pleasant, almost boyish face, with sandy hair and a light moustache.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading He took Kalus up as if they were old friends, and insisted they share a bottle of wine to celebrate the day.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading The youngest of the company, he had a pleasant, almost boyish face, with sandy hair and a light moustache.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading He took Kalus up as if they were old friends, and insisted they share a bottle of wine to celebrate the day.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
permission to do something
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He took Kalus up as if they were old friends, and insisted they share a bottle of wine to celebrate the day.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
else
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From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
at any time
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The youngest of the company, he had a pleasant, almost boyish face, with sandy hair and a light moustache.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
set up or found
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He took Kalus up as if they were old friends, and insisted they share a bottle of wine to celebrate the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
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 The youngest of the company, he had a pleasant, almost boyish face, with sandy hair and a light moustache.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He took Kalus up as if they were old friends, and insisted they share a bottle of wine to celebrate the day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
Kalus
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From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
Kataya
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From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The youngest of the company, he had a pleasant, almost boyish face, with sandy hair and a light moustache.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading The youngest of the company, he had a pleasant, almost boyish face, with sandy hair and a light moustache.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He took Kalus up as if they were old friends, and insisted they share a bottle of wine to celebrate the day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The youngest of the company, he had a pleasant, almost boyish face, with sandy hair and a light moustache.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The youngest of the company, he had a pleasant, almost boyish face, with sandy hair and a light moustache.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
have in common
From this reading He took Kalus up as if they were old friends, and insisted they share a bottle of wine to celebrate the day.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
and nothing more
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
the season of growth
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
Sylviana
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From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took Kalus up as if they were old friends, and insisted they share a bottle of wine to celebrate the day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He took Kalus up as if they were old friends, and insisted they share a bottle of wine to celebrate the day.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
nonexistent
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gesture was not entirely noble: now more than ever he found it impossible to think or plan, and simply did not know what else to do.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He took Kalus up as if they were old friends, and insisted they share a bottle of wine to celebrate the day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All that morning Kalus stayed away, not wanting Sylviana to see him, not wanting to destroy for Kataya what they had shared the night before.
in or at the place that
From this reading But as various members of the company began to return early from their labors, as if by mutual consent at the fine Spring weather, the amiable Smith accosted him in the place where he sat brooding.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He took Kalus up as if they were old friends, and insisted they share a bottle of wine to celebrate the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The youngest of the company, he had a pleasant, almost boyish face, with sandy hair and a light moustache.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The youngest of the company, he had a pleasant, almost boyish face, with sandy hair and a light moustache.
