Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

regarded with admiration

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

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

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

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From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arsdale hitched forward and resting his chin in his hands, elbows on knees, stared at the floor.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

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

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading Arsdale hitched forward and resting his chin in his hands, elbows on knees, stared at the floor.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

lower than previously

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "How do you feel now?" inquired Donaldson.

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

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Arsdale hitched forward and resting his chin in his hands, elbows on knees, stared at the floor.

divisible by two

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

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

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "How do you feel now?" inquired Donaldson.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Arsdale hitched forward and resting his chin in his hands, elbows on knees, stared at the floor.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Arsdale hitched forward and resting his chin in his hands, elbows on knees, stared at the floor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

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 Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

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

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

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

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle

From this reading Arsdale hitched forward and resting his chin in his hands, elbows on knees, stared at the floor.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

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

From this reading "How do you feel now?" inquired Donaldson.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

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

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "How do you feel now?" inquired Donaldson.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Arsdale hitched forward and resting his chin in his hands, elbows on knees, stared at the floor.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "How do you feel now?" inquired Donaldson.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Arsdale hitched forward and resting his chin in his hands, elbows on knees, stared at the floor.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Arsdale hitched forward and resting his chin in his hands, elbows on knees, stared at the floor.

mentally healthy; free from mental disorder

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

giving satisfaction

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

a particular situation

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

past form of “slump” — assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Arsdale hitched forward and resting his chin in his hands, elbows on knees, stared at the floor.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

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

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

a special situation

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

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

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading Arsdale, with trimmed hair and clean, shaven face, in a new outfit from shoes to collar, and sane even if depressed, began to look a good deal of a man.

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

From this reading There was much still to be done, but, comparing the man before him with the thing he had brought in here some thirty hours before, the improvement was most satisfactory.

which person or people

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _The Making of a Man_ Donaldson with hands in his pockets stood in front of Arsdale, who had slumped down into a big leather chair, and admired his work.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How do you feel now?" inquired Donaldson.