used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
any thing at all
From this reading “There isn’t anything wrong at Greenlea?”
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “There isn’t anything wrong at Greenlea?”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Well, MacWhirter,” Storm began cordially, and then his tone sharpened.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading “Well, MacWhirter,” Storm began cordially, and then his tone sharpened.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
Greenlea
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From this reading “There isn’t anything wrong at Greenlea?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
Homachi
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From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
isn't
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From this reading “There isn’t anything wrong at Greenlea?”
lantern-jawedadjective
having a protruding jaw giving the face a gaunt appearance
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
MacWhirter
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From this reading “Well, MacWhirter,” Storm began cordially, and then his tone sharpened.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, sir.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
and nothing more
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
sagverbUS /sæɡ/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
ScourgenounUS /skɜːrdʒ/
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading “Well, MacWhirter,” Storm began cordially, and then his tone sharpened.
term of address for a man
From this reading “No, sir.”
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Well, MacWhirter,” Storm began cordially, and then his tone sharpened.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There isn’t anything wrong at Greenlea?”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Well, MacWhirter,” Storm began cordially, and then his tone sharpened.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
someone who visits
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Scourge of Memory The next morning as Storm was on the point of starting for his office Homachi ushered in a visitor.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, MacWhirter,” Storm began cordially, and then his tone sharpened.
well-built
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From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a sturdy, well-built man with sandy hair and a lean, lantern-jawed face, and as he advanced and stood fumbling with his cap only a slight limp and sag of one hip betrayed the artificial limb which replaced the one he had left in France.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “There isn’t anything wrong at Greenlea?”
