used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you do, Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne?"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I wanted my money; in fact, I needed it.
FARRINGFORD
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
a man of refinement
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
Greenough's
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From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
How
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From this reading "How do you do, Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wanted my money; in fact, I needed it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I wanted my money; in fact, I needed it.
Leavenworth
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From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
LeonidasnounUS /liˈɔːnɪdəz/
king of Sparta and hero of the battle of Thermopylae where he was killed by the Persians (died in 480 BC)
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
LynchverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
Lynchpinne
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From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I wanted my money; in fact, I needed it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I wanted my money; in fact, I needed it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I wanted my money; in fact, I needed it.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
sauntering
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From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
SEEDYadjectiveUS /ˈsiːdi/
full of seeds
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
St
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From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted my money; in fact, I needed it.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading For Mrs. Greenough's remarks had assured me that my wardrobe was entirely inadequate to the requirements of civilized life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, otherwise Lynch, had a small valise in his hand, and was sauntering leisurely along, as though earth had no sorrow for him, and he was not responsible in St. Louis for an infamous act done in Leavenworth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MEETS A SEEDY GENTLEMAN BY THE NAME OF FARRINGFORD.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you do, Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne?"
