used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But Tansley was turning to him, ready as always with information.
a quantity of money
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
antiquarianism
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From this reading Tremendous big pot on antiquarianism, archaeology, and that sort of stuff.
archaeologynounUS /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/
the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
From this reading Tremendous big pot on antiquarianism, archaeology, and that sort of stuff.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Tansley was turning to him, ready as always with information.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tremendous big pot on antiquarianism, archaeology, and that sort of stuff.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Tansley was turning to him, ready as always with information.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
CONNECTINGverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
Dr
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From this reading "That's old Dr. Pellery," he whispered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
a man of refinement
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's old Dr. Pellery," he whispered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
a message received and understood
From this reading But Tansley was turning to him, ready as always with information.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "That's old Dr. Pellery," he whispered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
Pellery
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From this reading "That's old Dr. Pellery," he whispered.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Tremendous big pot on antiquarianism, archaeology, and that sort of stuff.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But Tansley was turning to him, ready as always with information.
Septimus
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From this reading "Old Dr. Septimus Pellery.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Tremendous big pot on antiquarianism, archaeology, and that sort of stuff.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Tremendous big pot on antiquarianism, archaeology, and that sort of stuff.
Tansley
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From this reading But Tansley was turning to him, ready as always with information.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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That's
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From this reading "That's old Dr. Pellery," he whispered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
TremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Tremendous big pot on antiquarianism, archaeology, and that sort of stuff.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading But Tansley was turning to him, ready as always with information.
not known
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "That's old Dr. Pellery," he whispered.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading THE CONNECTING WALL From a certain amount of whispering and nodding that went on around him, Brent gathered that this ancient gentleman was not unknown to many of those present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Tansley was turning to him, ready as always with information.
