how long something has existed
From this reading In age he was seventeen, but he looked more.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He was large for his years, but, since he was well proportioned, the fact was not immediately apparent.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In age he was seventeen, but he looked more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
DelawarenounUS /ˈdeləwer/
a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay
From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was large for his years, but, since he was well proportioned, the fact was not immediately apparent.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was large for his years, but, since he was well proportioned, the fact was not immediately apparent.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He was large for his years, but, since he was well proportioned, the fact was not immediately apparent.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In age he was seventeen, but he looked more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was large for his years, but, since he was well proportioned, the fact was not immediately apparent.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In age he was seventeen, but he looked more.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In age he was seventeen, but he looked more.
MYRON
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From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was large for his years, but, since he was well proportioned, the fact was not immediately apparent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
on one occasion
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
proportionedverbUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənd/
past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to
From this reading He was large for his years, but, since he was well proportioned, the fact was not immediately apparent.
self-satisfactionnoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading In age he was seventeen, but he looked more.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He was large for his years, but, since he was well proportioned, the fact was not immediately apparent.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
suretynounUS /ˈʃʊrəti/
something clearly established
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was large for his years, but, since he was well proportioned, the fact was not immediately apparent.
Warrenton
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From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MYRON ARRIVES His name was Myron Warrenton Foster, and he came from Port Foster, Delaware.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was large for his years, but, since he was well proportioned, the fact was not immediately apparent.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
well-knitadjective
strongly and firmly constructed
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pleasing impression made by the boy's features was, however, somewhat marred by an expression of self-satisfaction, and it may be that the straight, well-knit figure carried itself with an air of surety that was almost complacent.
a late time of life
From this reading He was large for his years, but, since he was well proportioned, the fact was not immediately apparent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What did strike you at once were good looks, good health and an air of well-being.
