used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
Amesbury
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From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “It may do you good to hear the story,” Amesbury presently said.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “It may do you good to hear the story,” Amesbury presently said.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He seemed to Paul to have suddenly grown very old.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
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 His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seemed to Paul to have suddenly grown very old.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “It may do you good to hear the story,” Amesbury presently said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
it's
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From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
set afire or burning
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “It may do you good to hear the story,” Amesbury presently said.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He seemed to Paul to have suddenly grown very old.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading He seemed to Paul to have suddenly grown very old.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
in the near future
From this reading “It may do you good to hear the story,” Amesbury presently said.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It may do you good to hear the story,” Amesbury presently said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to Paul to have suddenly grown very old.
shavingsnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/
plural of “shaving” — the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
without speaking
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
STALKEDadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
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 “It may do you good to hear the story,” Amesbury presently said.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He seemed to Paul to have suddenly grown very old.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed to Paul to have suddenly grown very old.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
precisely as stated
From this reading He seemed to Paul to have suddenly grown very old.
a message informing of danger
From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His normally open, genial countenance was drawn and haggard, and Paul noted the streaks of gray in his brown hair and beard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
whittledverbUS /ˈwɪtəld/
past form of “whittle” — cut small bits or pare shavings from
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading STALKED BY WOLVES Amesbury filled his pipe, lighted it from the stove with one of the shavings he had whittled, and sat silently contemplating the streak of light which flashed through the stove vent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It may do you good to hear the story,” Amesbury presently said.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “I’ve never told it to any one, but it’s a pretty good warning to young fellows like you.
