used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
AppearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
aren't
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From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
bookkeepingnounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpɪŋ/
the activity of recording business transactions
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Take the case of Nathanial Evergood, for instance.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
deceivingverbUS /dɪˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
divisible by two
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
at any time
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
Evergood
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From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Take the case of Nathanial Evergood, for instance.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
lensnounUS /lenz/
a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
Nat
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From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
Nathanial
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From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
no person; not anyone
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
NudenounUS /nuːd/
a painting of a naked human figure
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Take the case of Nathanial Evergood, for instance.
oftentimesadverbUS /ˈɔːfəntaɪmz/
many times at short intervals
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
photographicadjectiveUS /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
carry out
From this reading Take the case of Nathanial Evergood, for instance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As long as any of them had ever known Nathanial Evergood there had never been the slightest indication of any desire of his for intimacy or even friendship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So he invented a camera lens for special effects-- And All The Girls Were Nude Appearances oftentimes can be deceiving, and things most certainly _aren't_ always as they seem.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nathanial Evergood was an eccentric old man with a photographic passion for pretty girls.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The nature of this old man was such that nobody ever called him Nat, not even his closest working companions in the company's bookkeeping department.
