used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He seemed to be a studious young man, for he always had a book in his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a pleasant face, but was pale and slender, and was evidently in poor health.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Good-morning,” answered Herbert, politely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He seemed to be a studious young man, for he always had a book in his hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a pleasant face, but was pale and slender, and was evidently in poor health.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He had a pleasant face, but was pale and slender, and was evidently in poor health.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had a pleasant face, but was pale and slender, and was evidently in poor health.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He seemed to be a studious young man, for he always had a book in his hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
Good-morning
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From this reading “Good-morning,” said the young man, pleasantly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He seemed to be a studious young man, for he always had a book in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He had a pleasant face, but was pale and slender, and was evidently in poor health.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “Good-morning,” answered Herbert, politely.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seemed to be a studious young man, for he always had a book in his hand.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seemed to be a studious young man, for he always had a book in his hand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Good-morning,” said the young man, pleasantly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He had a pleasant face, but was pale and slender, and was evidently in poor health.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He had a pleasant face, but was pale and slender, and was evidently in poor health.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “Good-morning,” said the young man, pleasantly.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading “Good-morning,” answered Herbert, politely.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He had a pleasant face, but was pale and slender, and was evidently in poor health.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good-morning,” said the young man, pleasantly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to be a studious young man, for he always had a book in his hand.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He had a pleasant face, but was pale and slender, and was evidently in poor health.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading He seemed to be a studious young man, for he always had a book in his hand.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Good-morning,” said the young man, pleasantly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed to be a studious young man, for he always had a book in his hand.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
someone who visits
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
which person or people
From this reading He recognized the young man, though he had never seen him before, as a visitor from the city, who was boarding at the hotel, if the village tavern could be so designated.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Good-morning,” said the young man, pleasantly.
