used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
affluentnounUS /ˈæfluːənt/
an affluent person; a person who is financially well off
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
from appearances alone
From this reading Both children apparently loved the father best and made of him a chum.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
appendedverbUS /əˈpendɪd/
past form of “append” — add to the very end
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
completely unclothed
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Both children apparently loved the father best and made of him a chum.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both children apparently loved the father best and made of him a chum.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
capitalistnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪst/
a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
cherubicadjectiveUS /tʃərˈuːbɪk/
having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Both children apparently loved the father best and made of him a chum.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Both children apparently loved the father best and made of him a chum.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
cynicismnounUS /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
a cynical feeling of distrust
From this reading Mother Purdue, muchly inclined toward obesity and cynicism, was a human interrogation point.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
facialnounUS /ˈfeɪʃəl/
cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Both children apparently loved the father best and made of him a chum.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Both children apparently loved the father best and made of him a chum.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Mother Purdue, muchly inclined toward obesity and cynicism, was a human interrogation point.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Mother Purdue, muchly inclined toward obesity and cynicism, was a human interrogation point.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
interrogationnounUS /ɪnˌter.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The formal questioning of a suspect by police detectives or magistrates.
From this reading Mother Purdue, muchly inclined toward obesity and cynicism, was a human interrogation point.
itchingnounUS /ˈɪtʃɪŋ/
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
held dear
From this reading Both children apparently loved the father best and made of him a chum.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Both children apparently loved the father best and made of him a chum.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
melonsnounUS /ˈmelənz/
plural of “melon” — any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother Purdue, muchly inclined toward obesity and cynicism, was a human interrogation point.
muchly
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From this reading Mother Purdue, muchly inclined toward obesity and cynicism, was a human interrogation point.
obesitynounUS /oʊˈbiːsəti/
more than average fatness
From this reading Mother Purdue, muchly inclined toward obesity and cynicism, was a human interrogation point.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
patenounUS /peɪt/
liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
penchantnounUS /ˈpentʃənt/
a strong liking
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mother Purdue, muchly inclined toward obesity and cynicism, was a human interrogation point.
Purdue
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From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
Purdues
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From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
not in physical motion
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Mother Purdue, muchly inclined toward obesity and cynicism, was a human interrogation point.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Purdues finally came ashore, accompanied by two servants, and occupied the opposite end of the bungalow.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mother Purdue, muchly inclined toward obesity and cynicism, was a human interrogation point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
at the time that
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
but in spite of that
From this reading The itching palm and a penchant for melons yet to be cut were easily a part of his inherited tendency.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Purdue, retired capitalist, undoubtedly affluent, cherubic, in facial appearance jolly, and with a bare pate to which still appended a slightly curling fringe below his hat, laughed with you, but always there came a shrewd glitter in his eyes when trade matters were broached.
