used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading He surveyed himself before the tailor’s glass with abundant satisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I guess that’ll strike ’em at home, eh, Joe?” he said.
barbaricadjectiveUS /bɑːrˈbærɪk/
without civilizing influences
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He surveyed himself before the tailor’s glass with abundant satisfaction.
Bickford
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From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
the two together, not just one
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
clothing in general
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
put on clothes
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
eh
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From this reading “I guess that’ll strike ’em at home, eh, Joe?” he said.
a quad with a square body
From this reading “I guess that’ll strike ’em at home, eh, Joe?” he said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He surveyed himself before the tailor’s glass with abundant satisfaction.
coins made of gold
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess that’ll strike ’em at home, eh, Joe?” he said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He surveyed himself before the tailor’s glass with abundant satisfaction.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He surveyed himself before the tailor’s glass with abundant satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guess that’ll strike ’em at home, eh, Joe?” he said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
Joe
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From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
JOE'S
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From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
a form of address for a man
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I guess that’ll strike ’em at home, eh, Joe?” he said.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He surveyed himself before the tailor’s glass with abundant satisfaction.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
not in physical motion
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading “I guess that’ll strike ’em at home, eh, Joe?” he said.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading He surveyed himself before the tailor’s glass with abundant satisfaction.
tailor's
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From this reading He surveyed himself before the tailor’s glass with abundant satisfaction.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
that'll
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From this reading “I guess that’ll strike ’em at home, eh, Joe?” he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
look attentively
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
accept gladly
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Bickford purchased a blue dress suit, resplendent with brass buttons, and a gold watch and chain, which made a good deal of show for the money.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His tastes were still barbaric, and a quiet suit of black would not have come up to his idea of what was befitting a successful California miner.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading JOE’S WELCOME HOME On arriving in New York both Joe and Mr. Bickford bought new suits of clothes.
