used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
CorrespondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
Hinchcliff
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From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
shouldn't
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From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
