used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am Mr. Bofinger," the lawyer said.
react verbally
From this reading The client, without answer, remained blinking at the lawyer.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The client, without answer, remained blinking at the lawyer.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading The client, without answer, remained blinking at the lawyer.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
Bofinger
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From this reading "I am Mr. Bofinger," the lawyer said.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can I do for you?"
chalkiness
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From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading The client, without answer, remained blinking at the lawyer.
dimnessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What can I do for you?"
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What can I do for you?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading THE LITTLE MAN OF THE SHOVEL HAT The newcomer stood rigidly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am Mr. Bofinger," the lawyer said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "I am Mr. Bofinger," the lawyer said.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE MAN OF THE SHOVEL HAT The newcomer stood rigidly.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE LITTLE MAN OF THE SHOVEL HAT The newcomer stood rigidly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I am Mr. Bofinger," the lawyer said.
mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading THE LITTLE MAN OF THE SHOVEL HAT The newcomer stood rigidly.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LITTLE MAN OF THE SHOVEL HAT The newcomer stood rigidly.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The client, without answer, remained blinking at the lawyer.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading THE LITTLE MAN OF THE SHOVEL HAT The newcomer stood rigidly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am Mr. Bofinger," the lawyer said.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
SHOVELnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading THE LITTLE MAN OF THE SHOVEL HAT The newcomer stood rigidly.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE LITTLE MAN OF THE SHOVEL HAT The newcomer stood rigidly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE MAN OF THE SHOVEL HAT The newcomer stood rigidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can I do for you?"
in or at the place that
From this reading In the dimness of the office he had the look of a musty portrait where the artist has allowed the body from the shoulders to sink into obscurity, the better to emphasize the chalkiness of the face.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The client, without answer, remained blinking at the lawyer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What can I do for you?"
