used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It must be Herbert,” he thought.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
Eben
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From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
set up or found
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It must be Herbert,” he thought.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “It must be Herbert,” he thought.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It must be Herbert,” he thought.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “It must be Herbert,” he thought.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
a human being
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “It must be Herbert,” he thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading George Melville looked up in some surprise from his book, and said: “You may show him up.”
someone who visits
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
accept gladly
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
at the time that
From this reading But when the door was opened, and the visitor shown in, Mr. Melville found it was an older person than Herbert.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Eben, for it was he, distorted his mean features into what he regarded as a pleasant smile, and, without waiting to receive a welcome, came forward with extended hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville,” said the servant.
