used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
from appearances alone
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Henri nudged Billy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
clothing in general
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading "Size up Roque, won't you, please, and isn't he a dandy?"
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
hand-clappers
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From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Size up Roque, won't you, please, and isn't he a dandy?"
Henri
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From this reading Henri nudged Billy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
isn't
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From this reading "Size up Roque, won't you, please, and isn't he a dandy?"
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
nudgedverbUS /nʌdʒd/
past form of “nudge” — to push against gently
From this reading Henri nudged Billy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Size up Roque, won't you, please, and isn't he a dandy?"
bring forth or yield
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
Roque
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From this reading "Size up Roque, won't you, please, and isn't he a dandy?"
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading "Size up Roque, won't you, please, and isn't he a dandy?"
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
Teutonnoun
someone (especially a German) who speaks a Germanic language
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Size up Roque, won't you, please, and isn't he a dandy?"
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading THE vocal efforts of this new favorite had called forth round after round of applause, for good music never went amiss in Teuton territory.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
well-groomedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading Among the vigorous hand-clappers the boys noted a well-groomed man, apparently about forty, wearing an affable manner and the best clothes that the continent can produce.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT.
won't
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From this reading "Size up Roque, won't you, please, and isn't he a dandy?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Size up Roque, won't you, please, and isn't he a dandy?"
