Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

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

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

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From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

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

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

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From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Good Lord, Saul," he exclaimed, "where did you drop from?"

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading "Hello, Don.

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From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

let fall to the ground

From this reading "Good Lord, Saul," he exclaimed, "where did you drop from?"

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

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

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Good Lord, Saul," he exclaimed, "where did you drop from?"

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Then he hurried forward with hand extended.

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

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Then he hurried forward with hand extended.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

destroyed or killed

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

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

From this reading "Good Lord, Saul," he exclaimed, "where did you drop from?"

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

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

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then he hurried forward with hand extended.

plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

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

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Hello, Don.

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

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Then he hurried forward with hand extended.

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

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Good Lord, Saul," he exclaimed, "where did you drop from?"

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

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

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

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

a course of conduct

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

move with force

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

with speed

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)

From this reading "Good Lord, Saul," he exclaimed, "where did you drop from?"

cut with a saw

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

in or at or to some place

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

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

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he hurried forward with hand extended.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

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

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

not shaved

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

up to a particular time

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

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

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

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

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

at the time that

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Good Lord, Saul," he exclaimed, "where did you drop from?"

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

From this reading He watched him with indifferent interest, until in the dusk he recognized the stubborn mouth which gripped a cigar as a bull-dog hangs to a rag.

which person or people

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Clouds_ Arsdale was somewhere about the house and Elaine had gone up-stairs when Donaldson, who had come out-doors to smoke, saw a man with broad shoulders and a round unshaven face step from a cab, push through the hedge gate, and come quickly up the path.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Good Lord, Saul," he exclaimed, "where did you drop from?"