used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FISHER OF MEN.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
in addition
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in Mr. Whedell's personal appearance, with the exception of his wig.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
increase twofold
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
every person
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in Mr. Whedell's personal appearance, with the exception of his wig.
eyeglassnounUS /ˈaɪɡlæs/
lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
FISHERnounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading A FISHER OF MEN.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
coins made of gold
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
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 It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in Mr. Whedell's personal appearance, with the exception of his wig.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
the force of workers available
From this reading A FISHER OF MEN.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in Mr. Whedell's personal appearance, with the exception of his wig.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FISHER OF MEN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in Mr. Whedell's personal appearance, with the exception of his wig.
unusual or striking
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in Mr. Whedell's personal appearance, with the exception of his wig.
senoritanoun
a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English “Miss”
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in Mr. Whedell's personal appearance, with the exception of his wig.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in Mr. Whedell's personal appearance, with the exception of his wig.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was his fond belief that this wig looked like natural hair; but everybody knew it was a wig across the street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
Whedell
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From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
Whedell's
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From this reading There was nothing remarkable in Mr. Whedell's personal appearance, with the exception of his wig.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in Mr. Whedell's personal appearance, with the exception of his wig.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in Mr. Whedell's personal appearance, with the exception of his wig.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He also wore a gold double eyeglass, which he handled as effectively as a senorita her fan.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Augustus Whedell was a gentleman who had been living handsomely for three years on his wits.
