used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Mr. Sharp was not a man to be abashed or daunted by small difficulties.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading But Mr. Sharp was not a man to be abashed or daunted by small difficulties.
affabilitynoun
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading “Mrs. Morton, I presume,” he remarked, with great affability, as that lady opened the door in person.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Mrs. Morton, I presume,” he remarked, with great affability, as that lady opened the door in person.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Mr. Sharp was not a man to be abashed or daunted by small difficulties.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Trusting, therefore, to what chance and the inspiration of the moment might suggest, he mounted the steps and rang the bell.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
boarding-house
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From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Sharp was not a man to be abashed or daunted by small difficulties.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Mr. Sharp was not a man to be abashed or daunted by small difficulties.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Trusting, therefore, to what chance and the inspiration of the moment might suggest, he mounted the steps and rang the bell.
without doubt or question
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading But Mr. Sharp was not a man to be abashed or daunted by small difficulties.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But Mr. Sharp was not a man to be abashed or daunted by small difficulties.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Mrs. Morton, I presume,” he remarked, with great affability, as that lady opened the door in person.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Mrs. Morton, I presume,” he remarked, with great affability, as that lady opened the door in person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mrs. Morton, I presume,” he remarked, with great affability, as that lady opened the door in person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Trusting, therefore, to what chance and the inspiration of the moment might suggest, he mounted the steps and rang the bell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Mrs. Morton, I presume,” he remarked, with great affability, as that lady opened the door in person.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But Mr. Sharp was not a man to be abashed or daunted by small difficulties.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
a particular point in time
From this reading Trusting, therefore, to what chance and the inspiration of the moment might suggest, he mounted the steps and rang the bell.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Trusting, therefore, to what chance and the inspiration of the moment might suggest, he mounted the steps and rang the bell.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Mr. Sharp was not a man to be abashed or daunted by small difficulties.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “Mrs. Morton, I presume,” he remarked, with great affability, as that lady opened the door in person.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Mr. Sharp was not a man to be abashed or daunted by small difficulties.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
a human being
From this reading “Mrs. Morton, I presume,” he remarked, with great affability, as that lady opened the door in person.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “Mrs. Morton, I presume,” he remarked, with great affability, as that lady opened the door in person.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Trusting, therefore, to what chance and the inspiration of the moment might suggest, he mounted the steps and rang the bell.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Mrs. Morton, I presume,” he remarked, with great affability, as that lady opened the door in person.
only a very short time before
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But Mr. Sharp was not a man to be abashed or daunted by small difficulties.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Trusting, therefore, to what chance and the inspiration of the moment might suggest, he mounted the steps and rang the bell.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Trusting, therefore, to what chance and the inspiration of the moment might suggest, he mounted the steps and rang the bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Mrs. Morton, I presume,” he remarked, with great affability, as that lady opened the door in person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Trusting, therefore, to what chance and the inspiration of the moment might suggest, he mounted the steps and rang the bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
TrustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading Trusting, therefore, to what chance and the inspiration of the moment might suggest, he mounted the steps and rang the bell.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Although the object of his visit was clearly defined to his own mind, he scarcely knew in what manner he might best attain it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The day after his meeting with Helen and her father, the worthy attorney, Mr. Sharp, took his way leisurely to the boarding-house of Mrs. Morton.
