used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was educated, cultured, and witty, although evidently lacking in humor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTRUDER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
Carker
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From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
conversationalistnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənələst/
someone skilled at conversation
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading He was educated, cultured, and witty, although evidently lacking in humor.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
in a serious manner
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading He was educated, cultured, and witty, although evidently lacking in humor.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was educated, cultured, and witty, although evidently lacking in humor.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
fascinateverbUS /ˈfæsəneɪt/
cause to be interested or curious
From this reading He seemed to fascinate Juanita, who listened intently whenever he spoke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was educated, cultured, and witty, although evidently lacking in humor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading He was educated, cultured, and witty, although evidently lacking in humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was educated, cultured, and witty, although evidently lacking in humor.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading He seemed to fascinate Juanita, who listened intently whenever he spoke.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
INTRUDERnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading AN INTRUDER.
Juanita
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From this reading He seemed to fascinate Juanita, who listened intently whenever he spoke.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading He was educated, cultured, and witty, although evidently lacking in humor.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He seemed to fascinate Juanita, who listened intently whenever he spoke.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
meditated
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From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
by chance
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to fascinate Juanita, who listened intently whenever he spoke.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
socialisticadjectiveUS /ˌsoʊʃəˈlɪstɪk/
advocating or following the socialist principles
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He seemed to fascinate Juanita, who listened intently whenever he spoke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Possibly this came from the fact that he had so long and so earnestly regarded and meditated on the somber side of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Turned from his socialistic theories and arguments into a different channel, Carker proved to be a most delightful conversationalist and companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was educated, cultured, and witty, although evidently lacking in humor.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He seemed to fascinate Juanita, who listened intently whenever he spoke.
which person or people
From this reading He seemed to fascinate Juanita, who listened intently whenever he spoke.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading He was educated, cultured, and witty, although evidently lacking in humor.
