Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

(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 Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

in addition

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

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

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

the formal act of approving

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

an alliance made up of states that had been Soviet Socialist Republics in the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution in Dec 1991

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

directed downward

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

one or the other of two

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

the organ of sight

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

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

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

brought together in one place

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

comparative of “green” — of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

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

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

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

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

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

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

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From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

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

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

the middle of the day

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

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

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

precisely, exactly

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

that is looked for

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The face of the cowboy, however, was stern, and that single eye, greener than either--or both--of the Father's, was iron-hard and coldly averted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

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

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As the hall door shut at their backs, the priest raised his right hand in a gesture which was partly a salutation, partly a blessing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

male cat

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

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

From this reading ANOTHER STORY THE first Sunday in September was a day that Johnnie was never to forget.

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

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

at the time that

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the contrary, something of pride was in his step, slow as that step was, and also in his glance, which instantly sought out Johnnie.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Big Tom, Grandpa, Cis, and he--all were gathered about the kitchen table for the noon meal when Father Pat and One-Eye came in, the Father without his usual cheery greeting, though there was nothing downcast in his look or manner.