used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading He was of medium height, with a figure that was either naturally youthful, or admirably preserved.
how long something has existed
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
any thing at all
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
from appearances alone
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His appearance was singular.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
for the reason that
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
CHURCHILLnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading SPENSER CHURCHILL.
comernounUS /ˈkʌmər/
someone with a promising future
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
one or the other of two
From this reading He was of medium height, with a figure that was either naturally youthful, or admirably preserved.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He was of medium height, with a figure that was either naturally youthful, or admirably preserved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He was of medium height, with a figure that was either naturally youthful, or admirably preserved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His appearance was singular.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading He was of medium height, with a figure that was either naturally youthful, or admirably preserved.
meridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
as might be expected
From this reading He was of medium height, with a figure that was either naturally youthful, or admirably preserved.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was of medium height, with a figure that was either naturally youthful, or admirably preserved.
others
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From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading He was of medium height, with a figure that was either naturally youthful, or admirably preserved.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
express in words
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
unusual or striking
From this reading His appearance was singular.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
SPENSERnounUS /ˈspensər/
English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)
From this reading SPENSER CHURCHILL.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The new comer was a man apparently of middle age; I say apparently, because opinions on that subject were extremely conflicting.
which person or people
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was of medium height, with a figure that was either naturally youthful, or admirably preserved.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Some persons regarded Spenser Churchill as quite a young man, others declared that he had reached the meridian of life, and there were some who were inclined to think that he was, if anything, on the verge of old age.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading He was of medium height, with a figure that was either naturally youthful, or admirably preserved.
