used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
Ain't
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From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
Basco
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From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
BENNETTnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading ON TO LAKE BENNETT.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Guardley had come up to shake hands too, but now he did not risk making the offer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
Guardley
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From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Guardley had come up to shake hands too, but now he did not risk making the offer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading ON TO LAKE BENNETT.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Guardley had come up to shake hands too, but now he did not risk making the offer.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Guardley had come up to shake hands too, but now he did not risk making the offer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Guardley had come up to shake hands too, but now he did not risk making the offer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON TO LAKE BENNETT.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
prospectornounUS /ˈprɔːspektər/
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
on the contrary
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Guardley had come up to shake hands too, but now he did not risk making the offer.
Roland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Guardley had come up to shake hands too, but now he did not risk making the offer.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
express in speech
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON TO LAKE BENNETT.
male cat
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Guardley had come up to shake hands too, but now he did not risk making the offer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Guardley had come up to shake hands too, but now he did not risk making the offer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from Basco.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young prospector was much taken aback by this sudden appearance, for he had not dreamed of meeting Roland and Guardley in this out-of-the-way spot.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Ain't you glad to see a feller from Maine?" went on Roland, as Earl did not speak; and he held out his hand, which the youth took rather coldly.
