used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
Barclay
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From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
cantonmentnoun
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ten days passed.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Ten days passed.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
established beyond doubt
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
stage-load
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From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten days passed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
hard to endure
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
Winn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
but in spite of that
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
