used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As to the stains, what right had a boy like Joe to be particular?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As to the stains, what right had a boy like Joe to be particular?
a youthful male person
From this reading As to the stains, what right had a boy like Joe to be particular?
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading However, there was Oscar’s stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.
clothing in general
From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading However, there was Oscar’s stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading However, there was Oscar’s stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As to the stains, what right had a boy like Joe to be particular?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, there was Oscar’s stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
Joe
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From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
Joe's
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From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As to the stains, what right had a boy like Joe to be particular?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
Norton
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From this reading Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
Oscar'snounUS /ˈɔːskərz/
possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading However, there was Oscar’s stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading As to the stains, what right had a boy like Joe to be particular?
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
precisely, exactly
From this reading As to the stains, what right had a boy like Joe to be particular?
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading However, there was Oscar’s stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.
stainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading As to the stains, what right had a boy like Joe to be particular?
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading However, there was Oscar’s stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However, there was Oscar’s stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
precisely as stated
From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, there was Oscar’s stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He looked at Joe’s clothes, too, and it did strike him forcibly that they were very shabby.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As to the stains, what right had a boy like Joe to be particular?
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Major Norton wheeled round in his armchair and looked at Joe over his spectacles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, there was Oscar’s stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading However, there was Oscar’s stained suit; which was entirely whole and of excellent cloth.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oscar tells me that you wish to see me, sir,” said Joe, as he entered the presence of his pompous employer.
