used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Yet the subject must be approached with due caution.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
bar-tender
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From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Yet the subject must be approached with due caution.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Yet the subject must be approached with due caution.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
hanger-onnoun
someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
of the present time and place
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
Mike'snounUS /maɪks/
possessive form of “mike” — device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yet the subject must be approached with due caution.
as might be expected
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
not any; not one
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
scrapingnounUS /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/
(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
that is looked for
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Yet the subject must be approached with due caution.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very indifference of the bar-tender coupled with the evident desire of this hanger-on to form an acquaintance, served to reveal the real nature of "Mike's Place."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading TRAPPED West smiled pleasantly, glad the man had taken the initiative, thus naturally opening up a way for asking certain questions.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever his own immediate object might be in thus scraping an acquaintance made no difference.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet the subject must be approached with due caution.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would doubtless develop in time, but meanwhile here was the opportunity sought to discuss the affairs of the neighbourhood.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the subject must be approached with due caution.
