used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
in addition
From this reading He also knew when not to be affable.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
braidverbUS /breɪd/
make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
DananounUS /ˈdeɪnə/
Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
fishyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪʃi/
of or relating to or resembling fish
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
Gibson'snounUS /ˈɡɪbsənz/
possessive form of “gibson” — United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
coins made of gold
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
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 The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
Marco
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From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
Minot
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From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He also knew when not to be affable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading One hour later he made his appearance amid the gold braid and dignity of the Plaza lobby.
Richard
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From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
San
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From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
tasselnounUS /ˈtæsəl/
adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
tourist's
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From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EVENING IN THE RIVER Though San Marco is a particularly gaudy tassel on the fringe of the tourist's South, it was to the north that Mr. Richard Minot first turned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon Mr. Minot he turned the cold fishy stare he kept for such as were not guests under his charge.
at the time that
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man behind the desk--an exquisite creature done in Charles Dana Gibson's best manner--knew when to be affable.
