used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
advertiseverbUS /ˈædvərtaɪz/
call attention to
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
ATTEMPTSnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading IN WHICH CECIL BANBOROUGH ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE PUBLIC OPINION.
BANBOROUGH
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
can't
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From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
catsupnounUS /ˈketʃəp/
thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
CECIL
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chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
corsets
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dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading It's not dignified.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading IN WHICH CECIL BANBOROUGH ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE PUBLIC OPINION.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
divisible by two
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH CECIL BANBOROUGH ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE PUBLIC OPINION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
It's
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From this reading It's not dignified.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
Meadowbrook
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From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It's not dignified.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading IN WHICH CECIL BANBOROUGH ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE PUBLIC OPINION.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading IN WHICH CECIL BANBOROUGH ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE PUBLIC OPINION.
publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
there's
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From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
a special situation
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH CECIL BANBOROUGH ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE PUBLIC OPINION.
tomatonounUS /təˈmeɪtoʊ/
mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can't advertise our publications in the elevated trains like tomato catsup or the latest thing in corsets.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH CECIL BANBOROUGH ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE PUBLIC OPINION.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a trifle chilly in the early morning, even by the first of May, and Cecil shivered slightly as he paced the rustic platform at Meadowbrook with his publisher and host of the night before.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see," the great man was saying, "there's an etiquette about all these things.
