used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
AcmenounUS /ˈækmi/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He released the knob and gazed half angry, half smiling.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He stepped back astonished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He stepped back astonished.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
brindledadjective
having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats
From this reading A large dog, brindled and lean, walked complacently and condescendingly in, followed by his master.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A large dog, brindled and lean, walked complacently and condescendingly in, followed by his master.
CARPENTERnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading A large dog, brindled and lean, walked complacently and condescendingly in, followed by his master.
condescendinglyadverb
with condescension; in a patronizing manner
From this reading A large dog, brindled and lean, walked complacently and condescendingly in, followed by his master.
CottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A large dog, brindled and lean, walked complacently and condescendingly in, followed by his master.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A large dog, brindled and lean, walked complacently and condescendingly in, followed by his master.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He released the knob and gazed half angry, half smiling.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He released the knob and gazed half angry, half smiling.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stepped back astonished.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A large dog, brindled and lean, walked complacently and condescendingly in, followed by his master.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
JUD
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From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading He released the knob and gazed half angry, half smiling.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large dog, brindled and lean, walked complacently and condescendingly in, followed by his master.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading A large dog, brindled and lean, walked complacently and condescendingly in, followed by his master.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A large dog, brindled and lean, walked complacently and condescendingly in, followed by his master.
matedadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪtɪd/
mated sexually
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MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading He released the knob and gazed half angry, half smiling.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He released the knob and gazed half angry, half smiling.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He stepped back astonished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
Travis
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From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A large dog, brindled and lean, walked complacently and condescendingly in, followed by his master.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading JUD CARPENTER An hour afterwards, Travis heard a well-known walk in the hall and opened the door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
Whipper-innoun
huntsman's assistant in managing the hounds
From this reading At a glance, the least imaginative could see that Jud Carpenter, the Whipper-in of the Acme Cotton Mills, and Bonaparte, his dog, were well mated.
