used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
how long something has existed
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
a line of approach
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
bachelor'snounUS /ˈbætʃələrz/
possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
fearless and daring
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
CROSSETT
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From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
DR
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From this reading DR.
EighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
divisible by two
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
a man of refinement
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
groomedadjectiveUS /ɡruːmd/
neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
hairsnounUS /herz/
plural of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
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 With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
Lola
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From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
joined in matrimony
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
on one occasion
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
on the contrary
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
which person or people
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading PAUL CROSSETT From her window, a few hours later, Lola could see her father as he turned in from Eighth Avenue and walked briskly toward the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With him was a rather short, extremely animated, and perfectly groomed gentleman, whom she at once knew to be Doctor Paul Crossett.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
wrinklesnounUS /ˈrɪŋkəlz/
plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
From this reading It would be a bold man who would dare to state that married life and the atmosphere of a home do more to bring about grey hairs and wrinkles than the emptiness of a bachelor's existence, but in this case, at least, the contrast was startling.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Even from that distance she could plainly see that, although she knew him to be a man of her father's age, he had the look of one much younger.
