used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Morton, however, was at a loss to recognize him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
fearless and daring
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
devil-may-careadjective
cheerfully irresponsible
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
DrydennounUS /ˈdraɪdən/
the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
the act of retaining something
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Morton, however, was at a loss to recognize him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Richards is my name," said the stranger.
something that is lost
From this reading Morton, however, was at a loss to recognize him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Morton, however, was at a loss to recognize him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Richards is my name," said the stranger.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Richards is my name," said the stranger.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
raffishadjectiveUS /ˈræfɪʃ/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Morton, however, was at a loss to recognize him.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading "Richards is my name," said the stranger.
Sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Richards is my name," said the stranger.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Richards is my name," said the stranger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Morton, however, was at a loss to recognize him.
arousing affect
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
at the time that
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had an air which may most conveniently be described as _raffish_, a hat set on one side of his head, and a good-natured, easy, devil-may-care face.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit.--_Dryden_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the next morning he was walking near the Court House, when a man accosted him, touching his hat with one hand, and holding out the other in the way of friendly salutation.
