used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
AUSTINnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "There's a gentleman come to see you--a Mr. Austin.
Elmore's
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From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
a man of refinement
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
he's
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From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
immediately past
From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
looking-glass
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From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "The thing is possible."
express in words
From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "There's a gentleman come to see you--a Mr. Austin.
SENIORadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
There's
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From this reading "There's a gentleman come to see you--a Mr. Austin.
a special situation
From this reading "The thing is possible."
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
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 As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THOMAS AUSTIN, SENIOR Miss Joyce came into Mr. Elmore's bedroom the next morning before he was out of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
which person or people
From this reading I should say from the look of him that he's the father of the Miss Austin who was here last evening."
in the company of; together with
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There's a gentleman come to see you--a Mr. Austin.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was arranging his tie before the looking-glass with that nice care which is becoming to a young gentleman of looks.
