used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Allow me to introduce myself," said the stranger boy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Allow me to introduce myself," said the stranger boy.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
doffed
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From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading "Allow me to introduce myself," said the stranger boy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
set afire or burning
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Allow me to introduce myself," said the stranger boy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Allow me to introduce myself," said the stranger boy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
OSCARnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading OSCAR VINCENT.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Allow me to introduce myself," said the stranger boy.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
the display of a motion picture
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Allow me to introduce myself," said the stranger boy.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Allow me to introduce myself," said the stranger boy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Allow me to introduce myself," said the stranger boy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he spoke, he doffed his hat and bowed, showing a profusion of chestnut hair, a broad, open brow, and an attractive face, lighted up by a pleasant smile.
VINCENT
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From this reading OSCAR VINCENT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Harry felt drawn to him by a feeling which was not long in ripening into friendship.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My name is Oscar Vincent, from Boston, at present a student at the Prescott Academy, at your service."
