used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LODGING IN ST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
a man of refinement
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LODGING IN ST.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
LODGINGnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading A LODGING IN ST.
Manton
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From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
MARK'SnounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading MARK'S PLACE.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MARK'S PLACE.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
retailverbUS /ˈriːteɪl/
be sold at the retail level
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
ST
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From this reading A LODGING IN ST.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
dependable
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
the topmost one of two
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading "Can there be any connection between this country boy and the rich Mr. Walton?" he asked himself, curiously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading This surprised him not a little, for in the portly gentleman he recognized a wealthy retail merchant whose store was located on the upper part of Broadway.
belonging to which person
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Hugh Manton, whose calling had trained him to quick observation, did not fail to notice that the stout gentleman was in some way moved by the sight of his young companion.
