Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

later than; following

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

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From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

(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 His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Captain Annersley?" he asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Larry went to the stranger at once.

confined by bonds

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Captain Annersley?" he asked.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

the organ of sight

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

set up or found

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

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From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Captain Annersley?" he asked.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

the sound of laughing

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

not any; not one

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

on one occasion

From this reading Larry went to the stranger at once.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

make square

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Larry went to the stranger at once.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

in or at that place or location

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Larry went to the stranger at once.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

create by training and teaching

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

precisely as stated

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Larry went to the stranger at once.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading GEOFFREY ANNERSLEY ARRIVES There were few passengers alighting from the south bound train from Canada.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

which person or people

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

but in spite of that

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Larry Holiday had no difficulty in picking out Geoffrey Annersley among these, a tall young man, wearing the British uniform and supporting himself with a walking stick.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading His face was lean and bronzed and lined, the face of a man who has seen things which kill youth and laughter and yet a serene face too as if its owner had found that after all nothing mattered very much if you looked it square in the eye.