used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
abjectlyadverb
in a hopeless resigned manner
From this reading He spoke almost abjectly, as if he had been a soldier seeking a hiding-place behind a wall.
(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 A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He spoke almost abjectly, as if he had been a soldier seeking a hiding-place behind a wall.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading This fact struck Baron forcibly and unpleasantly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He spoke almost abjectly, as if he had been a soldier seeking a hiding-place behind a wall.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He spoke almost abjectly, as if he had been a soldier seeking a hiding-place behind a wall.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
circumspectadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/
heedful of potential consequences
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come, let’s get inside somewhere,” he said to his companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Come, let’s get inside somewhere,” he said to his companion.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
put on clothes
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This fact struck Baron forcibly and unpleasantly.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading This fact struck Baron forcibly and unpleasantly.
set up or found
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Come, let’s get inside somewhere,” he said to his companion.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He spoke almost abjectly, as if he had been a soldier seeking a hiding-place behind a wall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
hiding-place
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From this reading He spoke almost abjectly, as if he had been a soldier seeking a hiding-place behind a wall.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Come, let’s get inside somewhere,” he said to his companion.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading “Come, let’s get inside somewhere,” he said to his companion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
let's
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From this reading “Come, let’s get inside somewhere,” he said to his companion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
MOMENTOUSadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
free from harm or evil
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Come, let’s get inside somewhere,” he said to his companion.
the act of searching for something
From this reading He spoke almost abjectly, as if he had been a soldier seeking a hiding-place behind a wall.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He spoke almost abjectly, as if he had been a soldier seeking a hiding-place behind a wall.
in or at or to some place
From this reading “Come, let’s get inside somewhere,” he said to his companion.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke almost abjectly, as if he had been a soldier seeking a hiding-place behind a wall.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading This fact struck Baron forcibly and unpleasantly.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fact struck Baron forcibly and unpleasantly.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading This fact struck Baron forcibly and unpleasantly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
precisely as stated
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
waifnounUS /weɪf/
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He spoke almost abjectly, as if he had been a soldier seeking a hiding-place behind a wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
(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 A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
at the time that
From this reading It was a different matter, however, when he found himself walking along a crowded thoroughfare, leading a waif in a fantastic and almost shabby dress, and bringing upon himself the curious, if not the suspicious, glances of passers-by.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION It was all very well for a young man of an almost painfully circumspect type to rescue a youthful female from danger.
