used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old Arab gave Peter the Great a bright look and a cheerful nod as they passed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading The old Arab gave Peter the Great a bright look and a cheerful nod as they passed.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old Arab gave Peter the Great a bright look and a cheerful nod as they passed.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The old Arab gave Peter the Great a bright look and a cheerful nod as they passed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The old Arab gave Peter the Great a bright look and a cheerful nod as they passed.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
a boy or man
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The old Arab gave Peter the Great a bright look and a cheerful nod as they passed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The old Arab gave Peter the Great a bright look and a cheerful nod as they passed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He seems to know you," remarked Foster.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old Arab gave Peter the Great a bright look and a cheerful nod as they passed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
market-square
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From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He know me.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading The old Arab gave Peter the Great a bright look and a cheerful nod as they passed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh yes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The old Arab gave Peter the Great a bright look and a cheerful nod as they passed.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The old Arab gave Peter the Great a bright look and a cheerful nod as they passed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "He seems to know you," remarked Foster.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
cut with a saw
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "He seems to know you," remarked Foster.
make square
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
a Caucasian
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had reached the market-square by that time, and Foster saw that the man referred to was the identical old fellow with the blue coat and hood, the white beard, and the miscellaneous old articles for sale, whom he had observed on his first visit to the square.
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh yes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He seems to know you," remarked Foster.
