used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The hair about his temples was sprinkled with gray, a fact that added to the dignity of his countenance.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The hair about his temples was sprinkled with gray, a fact that added to the dignity of his countenance.
anew
From this reading The men at the door, on the other hand, were nervous and miserable, and shifted their positions uneasily now and again.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
in addition
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The men at the door, on the other hand, were nervous and miserable, and shifted their positions uneasily now and again.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
AWAITINGverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
blanket-covered
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From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The hair about his temples was sprinkled with gray, a fact that added to the dignity of his countenance.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The hair about his temples was sprinkled with gray, a fact that added to the dignity of his countenance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The hair about his temples was sprinkled with gray, a fact that added to the dignity of his countenance.
furrowedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːroʊd/
having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The hair about his temples was sprinkled with gray, a fact that added to the dignity of his countenance.
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 The hair about his temples was sprinkled with gray, a fact that added to the dignity of his countenance.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The men at the door, on the other hand, were nervous and miserable, and shifted their positions uneasily now and again.
HANGMANnounUS /ˈhæŋmən/
an executioner who hangs the condemned person
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
the force of workers available
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading The men at the door, on the other hand, were nervous and miserable, and shifted their positions uneasily now and again.
easily agitated
From this reading The men at the door, on the other hand, were nervous and miserable, and shifted their positions uneasily now and again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The men at the door, on the other hand, were nervous and miserable, and shifted their positions uneasily now and again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
and nothing more
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The men at the door, on the other hand, were nervous and miserable, and shifted their positions uneasily now and again.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading The men at the door, on the other hand, were nervous and miserable, and shifted their positions uneasily now and again.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading The hair about his temples was sprinkled with gray, a fact that added to the dignity of his countenance.
squatverbUS /skwɑːt/
sit on one's heels
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The hair about his temples was sprinkled with gray, a fact that added to the dignity of his countenance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hair about his temples was sprinkled with gray, a fact that added to the dignity of his countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men at the door, on the other hand, were nervous and miserable, and shifted their positions uneasily now and again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hair about his temples was sprinkled with gray, a fact that added to the dignity of his countenance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The men at the door, on the other hand, were nervous and miserable, and shifted their positions uneasily now and again.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men at the door, on the other hand, were nervous and miserable, and shifted their positions uneasily now and again.
which person or people
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In his whole attitude, as he lay, there was a certain masterful repose and self-confidence, an air of peace and understanding that sat well upon him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AWAITING THE HANGMAN Stretched on a rough bed of blanket-covered branches, in a low, squat log cabin, a man lay smoking his pipe, and conversing in snatches with two other men who sat by the door, also smoking pipes.
a late time of life
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
but in spite of that
From this reading The man on the bed was not yet thirty years old, but his face was furrowed with lines of care--not only lines of care, but of character.
