used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a surprise to every employee of Mr. Warmore.
in addition
From this reading To Tom Gordon it was also a keen disappointment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Mr. Catherwood is the son of an old college friend of mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
on or to one side
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
Catherwood
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From this reading "Mr. Catherwood is the son of an old college friend of mine.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading "Mr. Catherwood is the son of an old college friend of mine.
demeanverbUS /dɪˈmiːn/
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
well in the past; former
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading To Tom Gordon it was also a keen disappointment.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading He had never doubted that the plum would fall to him.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
dudish
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From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
employeenounUS /emˈplɔɪi/
a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading It was a surprise to every employee of Mr. Warmore.
at any time
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was a surprise to every employee of Mr. Warmore.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He had never doubted that the plum would fall to him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Mr. Catherwood is the son of an old college friend of mine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
Gordon
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From this reading To Tom Gordon it was also a keen disappointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never doubted that the plum would fall to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never doubted that the plum would fall to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had never doubted that the plum would fall to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Catherwood is the son of an old college friend of mine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a surprise to every employee of Mr. Warmore.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading To Tom Gordon it was also a keen disappointment.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mr. Catherwood is the son of an old college friend of mine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was a surprise to every employee of Mr. Warmore.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never doubted that the plum would fall to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a surprise to every employee of Mr. Warmore.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Mr. Catherwood is the son of an old college friend of mine.
plumadverbUS /plʌm/
exactly
From this reading He had never doubted that the plum would fall to him.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Mr. Catherwood is the son of an old college friend of mine.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was a surprise to every employee of Mr. Warmore.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had never doubted that the plum would fall to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had never doubted that the plum would fall to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a surprise to every employee of Mr. Warmore.
male cat
From this reading To Tom Gordon it was also a keen disappointment.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
Warmore
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From this reading It was a surprise to every employee of Mr. Warmore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a surprise to every employee of Mr. Warmore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had never doubted that the plum would fall to him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He did not dream that the dudish young man would ever demean himself by manual labor; but Mr. Warmore departed from his usual reticence, to the extent of taking Tom aside and explaining matters.
