used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Good morning, Owen," answered the yard's owner.
any thing at all
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Farnum," he called.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
DUMFOUNDEDadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
being one more than seven
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
Farnum
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From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
foreman's
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From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Farnum," he called.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
manholenounUS /ˈmænhoʊl/
a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Farnum," he called.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
not any; not one
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "Good morning, Owen," answered the yard's owner.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
PollardnounUS /ˈpɑːlərd/
a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
get rid of
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Half an hour later Josh Owen, a peculiar, gleaming look in his eyes, showed his head at the manhole opening over their heads.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
at the time that
From this reading ONE MAN'S DUMFOUNDED FACE When the new foreman's gang started on the "Pollard," at eight in the morning, there was no outward ripple to show that anything unusual had happened.
which person or people
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading True, Jacob Farnum arrived at the shed earlier than he was accustomed to do, but those of the workmen who were not in the secret thought nothing of that.
yard'snounUS /jɑːrdz/
possessive form of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "Good morning, Owen," answered the yard's owner.
