used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
Alonzo
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From this reading Alonzo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading “Good boatswain, have care.”
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Good boatswain, have care.”
credulousadjectiveUS /ˈkredʒələs/
disposed to believe on little evidence
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
the organ of sight
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good boatswain, have care.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Good boatswain, have care.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
switchingnounUS /ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/
the act of changing one thing or position for another
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Tempest._ The instant the stranger had separated from the credulous tailor, he lost his assumed air in one far more natural and sedate.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
migratory
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though his look was unsettled, few of the individuals, whom he passed, escaped his quick glances; and it was quite apparent, from the hurried manner in which he began to regard objects, that his mind was not less active than his body.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Still it would seem that thought was an unwonted, or an unwelcome tenant of his mind; for, switching his boot with his little riding whip, he entered the principal street of the place with a light step and a wandering eye.
