Chapter V

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

From this reading OLD BOB TAKES A PARTNER.

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

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

move towards

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading OLD BOB TAKES A PARTNER.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

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

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

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

From this reading A moment later it was pushed open and a man entered whom he did not recognize.

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

From this reading “I ’spose likely you don’t know me,” the stranger said.

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

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A moment later it was pushed open and a man entered whom he did not recognize.

opinion or judgment

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

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

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

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

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I ’spose likely you don’t know me,” the stranger said.

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

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A moment later it was pushed open and a man entered whom he did not recognize.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I ’spose likely you don’t know me,” the stranger said.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A moment later it was pushed open and a man entered whom he did not recognize.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading “I ’spose likely you don’t know me,” the stranger said.

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

From this reading A moment later it was pushed open and a man entered whom he did not recognize.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I ’spose likely you don’t know me,” the stranger said.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

a particular point in time

From this reading A moment later it was pushed open and a man entered whom he did not recognize.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A moment later it was pushed open and a man entered whom he did not recognize.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD BOB TAKES A PARTNER.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A moment later it was pushed open and a man entered whom he did not recognize.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading OLD BOB TAKES A PARTNER.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading A moment later it was pushed open and a man entered whom he did not recognize.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading A moment later it was pushed open and a man entered whom he did not recognize.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I ’spose likely you don’t know me,” the stranger said.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

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

From this reading “I ’spose likely you don’t know me,” the stranger said.

having eyes half closed in order to see better

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading “I ’spose likely you don’t know me,” the stranger said.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading OLD BOB TAKES A PARTNER.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

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

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

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

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

hard to endure

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

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

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

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

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

at the time that

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

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

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A moment later it was pushed open and a man entered whom he did not recognize.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading One day when our miners were nearing the end of their cross-cut, Old Bob was sitting in his cabin down in the outskirts of the village, trying with his squinting eyes and stiff fingers to mend a pair of brown duck trousers, which were past any further wearing without repairs.

the act of harassing someone

From this reading He was worrying and muttering over this miserable task, when he heard hurried footsteps approach and stop at the door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I ’spose likely you don’t know me,” the stranger said.