used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “But business, you know, Mr. Stanton, is a very jealous master.”
having fair knowledge of
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
in addition
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Falstaff smile overspread his chubby, side-whiskered face as he spoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
chubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌbi/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading A Falstaff smile overspread his chubby, side-whiskered face as he spoke.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A Falstaff smile overspread his chubby, side-whiskered face as he spoke.
FalstaffnounUS /ˈfɔːlstæf/
a dissolute character in Shakespeare's plays
From this reading A Falstaff smile overspread his chubby, side-whiskered face as he spoke.
a social unit living together
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Falstaff smile overspread his chubby, side-whiskered face as he spoke.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
Horton
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From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
Hugh
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From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
Hugh's
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From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But business, you know, Mr. Stanton, is a very jealous master.”
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading “But business, you know, Mr. Stanton, is a very jealous master.”
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “But business, you know, Mr. Stanton, is a very jealous master.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
Linus
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From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
Lynn
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From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “But business, you know, Mr. Stanton, is a very jealous master.”
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
come together
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “But business, you know, Mr. Stanton, is a very jealous master.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
and nothing more
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading A Falstaff smile overspread his chubby, side-whiskered face as he spoke.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
side-whiskered
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From this reading A Falstaff smile overspread his chubby, side-whiskered face as he spoke.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A Falstaff smile overspread his chubby, side-whiskered face as he spoke.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A Falstaff smile overspread his chubby, side-whiskered face as he spoke.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading “But business, you know, Mr. Stanton, is a very jealous master.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
precisely as stated
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading ONE evening, not very many days after Hugh’s visit to the Horton family, he happened to meet Linus Lynn, the justice of the peace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Linus Lynn not only discharged the duties of village squire, but he was also engaged in the land, loan, and insurance business.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He introduced himself to Hugh in the most matter-of-fact way, by saying that he had been intending, for some time, to do himself the honor of calling at the bank and getting acquainted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But business, you know, Mr. Stanton, is a very jealous master.”
