used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading When he reached home, he went directly upstairs to his room, and only came down when he heard the supper bell.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
complacencenoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading They complimented him on it, and this gave him satisfaction.
without deviation
From this reading When he reached home, he went directly upstairs to his room, and only came down when he heard the supper bell.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When he reached home, he went directly upstairs to his room, and only came down when he heard the supper bell.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They complimented him on it, and this gave him satisfaction.
coins made of gold
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
in a gradual manner
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
Harold
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From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When he reached home, he went directly upstairs to his room, and only came down when he heard the supper bell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They complimented him on it, and this gave him satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When he reached home, he went directly upstairs to his room, and only came down when he heard the supper bell.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
INVENTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They complimented him on it, and this gave him satisfaction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
and nothing more
From this reading When he reached home, he went directly upstairs to his room, and only came down when he heard the supper bell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached home, he went directly upstairs to his room, and only came down when he heard the supper bell.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When he reached home, he went directly upstairs to his room, and only came down when he heard the supper bell.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading They complimented him on it, and this gave him satisfaction.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
SKILLFULadjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading When he reached home, he went directly upstairs to his room, and only came down when he heard the supper bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They complimented him on it, and this gave him satisfaction.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They complimented him on it, and this gave him satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
on a floor above
From this reading When he reached home, he went directly upstairs to his room, and only came down when he heard the supper bell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
look attentively
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he reached home, he went directly upstairs to his room, and only came down when he heard the supper bell.
at the time that
From this reading A SKILLFUL INVENTION When he came to think it over, Harold gradually recovered his complacence.
which person or people
From this reading He met one or two acquaintances, who immediately took notice of the chain and asked to see the watch.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a gold watch, after all, and no one would know that the gold was low grade.
