used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
chophousenoun
a restaurant that specializes in steaks
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading * * * * * It was cold outside the cigar store.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading * * * * * It was cold outside the cigar store.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The man from yesterday stepped into the street.
a man of refinement
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The man from yesterday stepped into the street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * It was cold outside the cigar store.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man from yesterday stepped into the street.
mannerlyadjective
socially correct in behavior
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
a particular point in time
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading * * * * * It was cold outside the cigar store.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
rheumyadjective
moist, damp, wet (especially of air)
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
sophisticatedadjectiveUS /səˈfɪstəkeɪtɪd/
having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The man from yesterday stepped into the street.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading * * * * * It was cold outside the cigar store.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The man from yesterday stepped into the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * It was cold outside the cigar store.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
tiltverbUS /tɪlt/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The mannerly tilt vanished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * It was cold outside the cigar store.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He stood smiling for a moment and for the moment in the courteous friendliness of his rheumy eyes, in the mannerly tilt of his head there was the picture of a sophisticated gentleman of the world nodding an adieu outside his favorite chophouse.
the day immediately before today
From this reading The man from yesterday stepped into the street.
