used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
(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 There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To some he is certain to be a romantic figure, to others an evil menace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were others—and this was strange—many others who said, “He is an industrial spy!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To some he is certain to be a romantic figure, to others an evil menace.
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading To some he is certain to be a romantic figure, to others an evil menace.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading To some he is certain to be a romantic figure, to others an evil menace.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To some he is certain to be a romantic figure, to others an evil menace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading There were others—and this was strange—many others who said, “He is an industrial spy!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so with the “Prince.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were others—and this was strange—many others who said, “He is an industrial spy!
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading To some he is certain to be a romantic figure, to others an evil menace.
of an obscure nature
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
others
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From this reading To some he is certain to be a romantic figure, to others an evil menace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It was so with the “Prince.”
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading To some he is certain to be a romantic figure, to others an evil menace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so with the “Prince.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To some he is certain to be a romantic figure, to others an evil menace.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading There were others—and this was strange—many others who said, “He is an industrial spy!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading There were others—and this was strange—many others who said, “He is an industrial spy!
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was so with the “Prince.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were others—and this was strange—many others who said, “He is an industrial spy!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so with the “Prince.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
at the time that
From this reading When a mysterious stranger takes up his abode in any community, there is sure to be a difference of opinion regarding his true nature.
which person or people
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was so with the “Prince.”
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There were those who said he was a famous young chemist working out a formula that was to be of vast benefit to all the world.
