used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
apart from; not including
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
FalknernounUS /ˈfɔːknər/
United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
a man of refinement
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
Gerald
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From this reading His resemblance to poor Gerald is wonderful.
Gerald's
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From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
gracefulnessnoun
beautiful carriage
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His resemblance to poor Gerald is wonderful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
not any; not one
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading His resemblance to poor Gerald is wonderful.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading His resemblance to poor Gerald is wonderful.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
express a supposition
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
vulgaritynounUS /vəlˈɡerɪti/
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading Of course, he has not Gerald's gracefulness; but his bearing seemed manly, and there was no obvious stamp of vulgarity upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I could see no difference, except a firmer expression of the mouth, which I suppose is owing to his determined efforts to escape from slavery.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mr. King returned from his mournful journey to Washington, he said to his wife: "I saw George Falkner, and was pleased with him.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading His resemblance to poor Gerald is wonderful.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It struck me that his transformation into a gentleman would be an easy process.
