used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
how long something has existed
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONTEST BETWEEN HERBERT AND FELIX.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE CONTEST BETWEEN HERBERT AND FELIX.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He had a kindly face, and a sharp but pleasant blue eye.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a kindly face, and a sharp but pleasant blue eye.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
CONTESTnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading THE CONTEST BETWEEN HERBERT AND FELIX.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
the organ of sight
From this reading He had a kindly face, and a sharp but pleasant blue eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had a kindly face, and a sharp but pleasant blue eye.
FELIX
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From this reading THE CONTEST BETWEEN HERBERT AND FELIX.
a man of refinement
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
Goldwin
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From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a kindly face, and a sharp but pleasant blue eye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a kindly face, and a sharp but pleasant blue eye.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading THE CONTEST BETWEEN HERBERT AND FELIX.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
located inward
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
intuitivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/
in an intuitive manner
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He had a kindly face, and a sharp but pleasant blue eye.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
without good reason
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
by chance
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He had a kindly face, and a sharp but pleasant blue eye.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
Richard
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From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He had a kindly face, and a sharp but pleasant blue eye.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONTEST BETWEEN HERBERT AND FELIX.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All seemed to know intuitively that he was Richard Goldwin, the banker, and consequently each one made a dashing, but somewhat comical effort to appear to good advantage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
in or at the place that
From this reading Presently the inner doors of the banking house were thrown open, and a gentleman of perhaps a little more than middle age stepped lightly into the corridor, where the boys awaited his arrival.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good morning, boys," said the banker, pleasantly, "I am glad to see so many of you here, and I wish I was able to give each one of you a position.
