used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
how long something has existed
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was good looking, but seemed far from robust.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
corn-color
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From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
Dan
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From this reading As he greeted Dan he exhibited some embarrassment.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
doesn't
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From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading As he greeted Dan he exhibited some embarrassment.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading As he greeted Dan he exhibited some embarrassment.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was good looking, but seemed far from robust.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was good looking, but seemed far from robust.
Gerald
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From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was good looking, but seemed far from robust.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading As he greeted Dan he exhibited some embarrassment.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was good looking, but seemed far from robust.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello,” he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was good looking, but seemed far from robust.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
Pennimore
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From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
a light shade of red
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
without much difficulty
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading He was good looking, but seemed far from robust.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Hello,” he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was good looking, but seemed far from robust.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As he greeted Dan he exhibited some embarrassment.
a male human offspring
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
precisely as stated
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
at the time that
From this reading When he smiled his face was eminently attractive, but in repose it very often held an expression of discontent.
a Caucasian
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
a late time of life
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gerald Pennimore was fourteen years of age, slight of build and very fair as to complexion, having hair that was almost corn-color, light blue eyes and a clear pink and white skin of the kind that doesn’t readily tan.
