used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But he was here alone for years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was here alone for years.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he came out first, they say that he was a regular Lord Chesterfield in his manners.
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading When he came out first, they say that he was a regular Lord Chesterfield in his manners.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading No comforts but drink and a yellow woman.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
take in liquids
From this reading No comforts but drink and a yellow woman.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he came out first, they say that he was a regular Lord Chesterfield in his manners.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he was here alone for years.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
gurglingverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But he was here alone for years.
high-tonedadjective
pretentiously elegant
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, he is now.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading When he came out first, they say that he was a regular Lord Chesterfield in his manners.
social deportment
From this reading When he came out first, they say that he was a regular Lord Chesterfield in his manners.
a particular point in time
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
not any; not one
From this reading No comforts but drink and a yellow woman.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Yes, he is now.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he came out first, they say that he was a regular Lord Chesterfield in his manners.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
redderadjectiveUS /ˈredər/
comparative of “red” — of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading When he came out first, they say that he was a regular Lord Chesterfield in his manners.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
express in words
From this reading When he came out first, they say that he was a regular Lord Chesterfield in his manners.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
shinier
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From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
not in physical motion
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
dependable
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he came out first, they say that he was a regular Lord Chesterfield in his manners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he came out first, they say that he was a regular Lord Chesterfield in his manners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
precisely as stated
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
at the time that
From this reading When he came out first, they say that he was a regular Lord Chesterfield in his manners.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
which person or people
From this reading "He seems to be very excitable," said Sinclair, as he looked down at the stout, perspiring individual, who was still holding his hat in his hand, still bowing, still gurgling in a high-toned voice, while his face and head grew redder and shinier every moment.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No comforts but drink and a yellow woman.
a late time of life
From this reading But he was here alone for years.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading No comforts but drink and a yellow woman.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, he is now.
