used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
(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 All eyes were now fixed on Baker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
BAKER'SnounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
propose a payment
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
erraticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrætɪk/
liable to sudden unpredictable change
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
apart from; not including
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
give expression to
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
opinion or judgment
From this reading All eyes were now fixed on Baker.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading All eyes were now fixed on Baker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
of great significance or value
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
a particular point in time
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
of an obscure nature
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All eyes were now fixed on Baker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All eyes were now fixed on Baker.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
unusual or striking
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
Stirling
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From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
temperment
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From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading He seemed to put a dramatic climax to a varied entertainment, and appeared unconscious of everything except the package Bart held in his hand.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
(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 The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All eyes were now fixed on Baker.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading BAKER'S BID The attitude, actions and announcement of the mysterious Mr. Baker filled Bart Stirling with profound surprise and wonderment.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young express agent well knew the erratic temperment of his singular friend, but Baker had been so placid and natural up to the present moment, and this excitable outburst was so vivid and unaccountable, that Bart felt sure that there was some important reason for the same.
