used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE TURNS UP.
how long something has existed
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE TURNS UP.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
Andy
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From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
from appearances alone
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Boy, does Mr. Brackett live here?”
Brackett
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From this reading “Boy, does Mr. Brackett live here?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Boy, does Mr. Brackett live here?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Boy, does Mr. Brackett live here?”
highwaymen
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From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
HogannounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːn/
United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
intrusted
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From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Boy, does Mr. Brackett live here?”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Boy, does Mr. Brackett live here?”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
not any; not one
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE TURNS UP.
PeabodynounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdi/
educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
unusual or striking
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
cut with a saw
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
having a supporting base
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE TURNS UP.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE TURNS UP.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are cases of remarkable resemblance, but Andy was a close observer, and he was satisfied this was not such a case, but that the companion of Mike Hogan stood before him.
which person or people
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
a late time of life
From this reading Andy looked up from his work, and saw standing at a little distance a man, apparently about thirty years of age.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He started in amazement, for he had no difficulty in recognizing the younger of the two highwaymen who had so nearly robbed him of the money intrusted to him by the Misses Peabody.
