used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But his enthusiasm seemed to blind him to his appearance and to the fact that he had not eaten since morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But his enthusiasm seemed to blind him to his appearance and to the fact that he had not eaten since morning.
BolsheviknounUS /ˈboʊlʃəvɪk/
emotionally charged terms used to refer to extreme radicals or revolutionaries
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
bootleggernounUS /ˈbuːtleɡər/
someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
didn't
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From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading But his enthusiasm seemed to blind him to his appearance and to the fact that he had not eaten since morning.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading But his enthusiasm seemed to blind him to his appearance and to the fact that he had not eaten since morning.
evidencedadjectiveUS /ˈevɪdənst/
supported by evidence
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But his enthusiasm seemed to blind him to his appearance and to the fact that he had not eaten since morning.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But his enthusiasm seemed to blind him to his appearance and to the fact that he had not eaten since morning.
Hiram
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From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But his enthusiasm seemed to blind him to his appearance and to the fact that he had not eaten since morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But his enthusiasm seemed to blind him to his appearance and to the fact that he had not eaten since morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
overdoneadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈdʌn/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
pre-war
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From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
push-cart
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From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
cut with a saw
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But his enthusiasm seemed to blind him to his appearance and to the fact that he had not eaten since morning.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But his enthusiasm seemed to blind him to his appearance and to the fact that he had not eaten since morning.
smugglernounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
to-day
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From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He had evidenced some cleverness in preparing for such a trip, but when he got through he looked as though he had overdone it.
unbecomingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
(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 "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well," he began, "I believe I am right--not so much on account of what I saw to-day, but of what I didn't see."
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Hiram returned late that night he looked as disreputable as a bull dog that had been out all night in the rain and mud, defending his title as a neighborhood boss.
which person or people
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An unbecoming cap of Bolshevik origin, nine cents pre-war push-cart cost, flannel shirt, open at the neck, and covered with mud from head to foot, he reminded me of a smuggler or bootlegger who had taken to the swamps to avoid capture.
