used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An unlighted cigar was set hard between his teeth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
beaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading An unlighted cigar was set hard between his teeth.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He swore under his breath when he saw his man.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading An unlighted cigar was set hard between his teeth.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was watching for some one.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading An unlighted cigar was set hard between his teeth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An unlighted cigar was set hard between his teeth.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He swore under his breath when he saw his man.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
and nothing more
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was watching for some one.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
cut with a saw
From this reading He swore under his breath when he saw his man.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading An unlighted cigar was set hard between his teeth.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
SHEPHERDnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was watching for some one.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading He swore under his breath when he saw his man.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading An unlighted cigar was set hard between his teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
Thelismer
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From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He swore under his breath when he saw his man.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading An unlighted cigar was set hard between his teeth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP Like a beacon marking shoals, Thelismer Thornton stood at the head of the broad granite steps that led up to the convention hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An unlighted cigar was set hard between his teeth.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He was watching for some one.
at the time that
From this reading He swore under his breath when he saw his man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Men flocked past him with obsequious greetings, but he merely grunted replies.
