used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Gentlemen," he announced quietly, "Mr. Peter A. Miller."
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Gentlemen," he announced quietly, "Mr. Peter A. Miller."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading He leaned over to say, "I won't introduce you formally.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Gentlemen," he announced quietly, "Mr. Peter A. Miller."
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
half-bowed
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From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
I'll
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From this reading Point out who you want to know and I'll tell you who he is."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading He leaned over to say, "I won't introduce you formally.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Point out who you want to know and I'll tell you who he is."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Point out who you want to know and I'll tell you who he is."
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He leaned over to say, "I won't introduce you formally.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading "Gentlemen," he announced quietly, "Mr. Peter A. Miller."
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Gentlemen," he announced quietly, "Mr. Peter A. Miller."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Point out who you want to know and I'll tell you who he is."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He leaned over to say, "I won't introduce you formally.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Gentlemen," he announced quietly, "Mr. Peter A. Miller."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Point out who you want to know and I'll tell you who he is."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
with low volume
From this reading "Gentlemen," he announced quietly, "Mr. Peter A. Miller."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
express in words
From this reading He leaned over to say, "I won't introduce you formally.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood alongside me as I sank gratefully into my ready chair.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
express in words
From this reading Point out who you want to know and I'll tell you who he is."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
a special situation
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I half-bowed automatically, the proper thing to do, and the Old Man gave me his moral support by sitting next to me.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Point out who you want to know and I'll tell you who he is."
which person or people
From this reading Point out who you want to know and I'll tell you who he is."
won't
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From this reading He leaned over to say, "I won't introduce you formally.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He leaned over to say, "I won't introduce you formally.
