used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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consider or hold as true
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
matters of personal concern
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
aquilineadjective
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB FAILS TO FIND MRS.
a youthful male person
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
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definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "There is certainly something wrong here.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
clothing in general
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
darky
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From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
FAILSverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading BOB FAILS TO FIND MRS.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading BOB FAILS TO FIND MRS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
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 One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "There is certainly something wrong here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
ill-fittingadjective
not the right size or shape
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is certainly something wrong here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
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 CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
a particular point in time
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading BOB FAILS TO FIND MRS.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
go across or through
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
passersby
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From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
a human being
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
porter'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There is certainly something wrong here.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is certainly something wrong here.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOB FAILS TO FIND MRS.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
precisely as stated
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
at the time that
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
which person or people
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
belonging to which person
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One woman, whose hair was tinged with gray, and whose aquiline features, severe clothes and general mien bespoke the spinster who always had time to meddle in other people's affairs, exclaimed to the person nearest her:
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading When they appeared upon the street, however, the passersby stopped and stared at the curious pair--Bob, in his worn, ill-fitting suit, and the darky, very black, clad in the latest fashion--with amazement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CAMERON For a moment after the porter's offer to act as his guide in seeing Chicago, Bob thought he would accept it, and accordingly they left the office together, the pass having been made out and delivered to the boy.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "There is certainly something wrong here.
