used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
Andy
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From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
ANDY'S
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From this reading ANDY'S FELLOW BOARDERS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
BOARDERSnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading ANDY'S FELLOW BOARDERS.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
a boy or man
From this reading ANDY'S FELLOW BOARDERS.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
imperfectionsnounUS /ˌɪmpərˈfekʃənz/
plural of “imperfection” — the state or an instance of being imperfect
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
absolutely essential
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
not any; not one
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
possessing material wealth
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
cut with a saw
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
slightingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtɪŋ/
tending to diminish or disparage
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As time went on, Andy became sensible that Simon Rich was indeed no friend of his.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was watched with a cold vigilance that was nothing less than a lookout for imperfections.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mr. Flint, on the other hand, was always kind and cordial, notwithstanding the slighting words from Mr. Rich.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Andy saw that it would be necessary for him to be unusually careful and attentive to his duties.
