used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In her manner to the world at large there was an indifference amounting almost to insolence.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading She was a tall, slight girl with amazingly vivid eyes set in a face scarcely pretty.
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading In her manner to the world at large there was an indifference amounting almost to insolence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In her manner to the world at large there was an indifference amounting almost to insolence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
comradeshipnoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was a tall, slight girl with amazingly vivid eyes set in a face scarcely pretty.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was a tall, slight girl with amazingly vivid eyes set in a face scarcely pretty.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
fussyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌsi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
a young female
From this reading She was a tall, slight girl with amazingly vivid eyes set in a face scarcely pretty.
Gordon
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From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
Gordon's
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From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
let have
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading In her manner to the world at large there was an indifference amounting almost to insolence.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading In her manner to the world at large there was an indifference amounting almost to insolence.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In her manner to the world at large there was an indifference amounting almost to insolence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In her manner to the world at large there was an indifference amounting almost to insolence.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
on one occasion
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She was a tall, slight girl with amazingly vivid eyes set in a face scarcely pretty.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
only a very short time before
From this reading She was a tall, slight girl with amazingly vivid eyes set in a face scarcely pretty.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was a tall, slight girl with amazingly vivid eyes set in a face scarcely pretty.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a tall, slight girl with amazingly vivid eyes set in a face scarcely pretty.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She was a tall, slight girl with amazingly vivid eyes set in a face scarcely pretty.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was a tall, slight girl with amazingly vivid eyes set in a face scarcely pretty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In her manner to the world at large there was an indifference amounting almost to insolence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In her manner to the world at large there was an indifference amounting almost to insolence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
UnderwoodnounUS /ˈʌndərwʊd/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
Valdes
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From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading She was a tall, slight girl with amazingly vivid eyes set in a face scarcely pretty.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had a way of looking at people as if they were bits of the stage setting instead of individuals.
at the time that
From this reading A flare of interest had sparkled in her eyes when Gordon's fussy little attorney had mentioned the name of his client, but it had been Dick's genial manner of boyish comradeship that had really warmed Miss Underwood to him.
which person or people
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In her manner to the world at large there was an indifference amounting almost to insolence.
YOU'RE
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From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I BELIEVE YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HER, TOO" It was characteristic of Dick Gordon that he established at once a little relation of friendliness between him and the young woman at the State House who waited upon him with the documents in the Valdes grant case.
