used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAUL TAKES A HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
a line of approach
From this reading PAUL TAKES A HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
a man of refinement
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul kept on his way to the office of Mr. Preston.
HoffmannounUS /ˈhɔːfmən/
United States sculptor (1887-1966)
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PAUL TAKES A HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
ten 10s
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Paul kept on his way to the office of Mr. Preston.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
MADISONnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading PAUL TAKES A HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Paul kept on his way to the office of Mr. Preston.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
something you have to do
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paul kept on his way to the office of Mr. Preston.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Paul kept on his way to the office of Mr. Preston.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PAUL TAKES A HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL TAKES A HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
Preston
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From this reading Paul kept on his way to the office of Mr. Preston.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
on the contrary
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading PAUL TAKES A HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul kept on his way to the office of Mr. Preston.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul kept on his way to the office of Mr. Preston.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Paul kept on his way to the office of Mr. Preston.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He now held one hundred and fifty dollars belonging to Paul, or rather to Mrs. Hoffman, for which he allowed legal interest.
which person or people
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
belonging to which person
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Those who have read the previous volume will remember him as a gentleman whose acquaintance Paul had made accidentally.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Attracted by our hero's frank, straightforward manner and manly bearing, he had given him some work for his mother, and on other occasions had manifested an interest in his welfare.
