used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was an afternoon in July.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an afternoon in July.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
Denry
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From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
Denry's
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From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
Earp
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From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
How
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From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an afternoon in July.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was an afternoon in July.
Luke'snounUS /luːks/
possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
Machin
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From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
social deportment
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
a form of address for a man
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!
and nothing more
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
piecingverbUS /ˈpiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
make square
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
St
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From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
TudornounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an afternoon in July.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
which person or people
From this reading How do you do, Mr. Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St. Luke’s Square.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
belonging to which person
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that as a whole they formed Denry’s manner.
