used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His conversation and short visit with Farland had put him in a better humor.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading New York seemed a better place, even with one friend among several million persons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
a line of approach
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading His conversation and short visit with Farland had put him in a better humor.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His conversation and short visit with Farland had put him in a better humor.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
DetectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
take in solid food
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
divisible by two
From this reading New York seemed a better place, even with one friend among several million persons.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
Farland
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From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
Farland's
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From this reading There was no mistaking the quality of Farland's friendship.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading New York seemed a better place, even with one friend among several million persons.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading There was no mistaking the quality of Farland's friendship.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His conversation and short visit with Farland had put him in a better humor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His conversation and short visit with Farland had put him in a better humor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading His conversation and short visit with Farland had put him in a better humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His conversation and short visit with Farland had put him in a better humor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading New York seemed a better place, even with one friend among several million persons.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading There was no mistaking the quality of Farland's friendship.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New York seemed a better place, even with one friend among several million persons.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no mistaking the quality of Farland's friendship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading New York seemed a better place, even with one friend among several million persons.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading New York seemed a better place, even with one friend among several million persons.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading New York seemed a better place, even with one friend among several million persons.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
Prale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His conversation and short visit with Farland had put him in a better humor.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading There was no mistaking the quality of Farland's friendship.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading New York seemed a better place, even with one friend among several million persons.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading New York seemed a better place, even with one friend among several million persons.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His conversation and short visit with Farland had put him in a better humor.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no mistaking the quality of Farland's friendship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His conversation and short visit with Farland had put him in a better humor.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no mistaking the quality of Farland's friendship.
at the time that
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE COUSIN An hour later, having parted with Detective Jim Farland, Sidney Prale walked slowly up Fifth Avenue, determined to go to his hotel suite and rest for the remainder of the evening.
a late time of life
From this reading He and Prale had been firm friends ten years before, when Farland was on duty in the financial district, and they had made it a point at that time to eat luncheon together when Farland's duties permitted.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading New York seemed a better place, even with one friend among several million persons.
