used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
approximatingverbUS /əˈprɑːksɪmeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “approximate” — be close or similar
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Man of the world as he was, he recoiled from the prospect before him.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
for the reason that
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Man of the world as he was, he recoiled from the prospect before him.
a youthful male person
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
a boy or man
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
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From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Man of the world as he was, he recoiled from the prospect before him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Man of the world as he was, he recoiled from the prospect before him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Man of the world as he was, he recoiled from the prospect before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
held up in the air
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
without good reason
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man of the world as he was, he recoiled from the prospect before him.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
absolutely essential
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
not any; not one
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Man of the world as he was, he recoiled from the prospect before him.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
recoiledverbUS /riˈkɔɪld/
past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Man of the world as he was, he recoiled from the prospect before him.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Man of the world as he was, he recoiled from the prospect before him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had never been of the temperament to ignore precedent and defy regulations, and the necessary explanations to outraged authority were no more attractive because they were something new in his experience.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading As Forbes reflected ruefully on the coming ordeal, his hat was lifted lightly from his head and sent whirling on an independent journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN INTRODUCTION Forbes waited for the door to be opened with sensations approximating those of a naughty boy, caught in mischief.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Man of the world as he was, he recoiled from the prospect before him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hardly more agreeable than his anticipations of an interview with the conductor was the realization of the probable comments of his fellow passengers, the smiles that would be exchanged, the curious conjectures passed from one to another, as to the occasion for his act.
