used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was tired of this slippery job; he was almost willing to return to farm implements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
any thing at all
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading His Zenith classes here had gone not badly, not brilliantly.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading His Zenith classes here had gone not badly, not brilliantly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
ClassesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
deem to be
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
Elmer
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From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He was tired of this slippery job; he was almost willing to return to farm implements.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
GantrynounUS /ˈɡæntri/
a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
destroyed or killed
From this reading His Zenith classes here had gone not badly, not brilliantly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His Zenith classes here had gone not badly, not brilliantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
ten 10s
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading He was tired of this slippery job; he was almost willing to return to farm implements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
inquirers
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From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He was tired of this slippery job; he was almost willing to return to farm implements.
the literary culture
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
not any; not one
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His Zenith classes here had gone not badly, not brilliantly.
O'Hearn
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From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
oak-desk
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From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
ProsperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was tired of this slippery job; he was almost willing to return to farm implements.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
Shallard
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From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading He was tired of this slippery job; he was almost willing to return to farm implements.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was tired of this slippery job; he was almost willing to return to farm implements.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had made enough to consider paying the hundred dollars back to Frank Shallard, though certainly not enough to do so.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was tired of this slippery job; he was almost willing to return to farm implements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He was tired of this slippery job; he was almost willing to return to farm implements.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading But he looked anything but discouraged, in his morning coat, his wing collar, his dotted blue bow tie.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
ZenithnounUS /ˈziːnəθ/
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading I THE Reverend Elmer Gantry was writing letters—he had no friends, and the letters were all to inquirers about his Prosperity Classes—at a small oak-desk in the lobby of the O’Hearn House in Zenith.
