used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
angularadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡjələr/
measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
bootblacknoun
a person who polishes shoes and boots
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
bootblack's
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From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
brick-red
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From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
clip-clap
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From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
coincidentlyadverb
happening at the same time
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
dimenounUS /daɪm/
a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The youth was doing so.
Dr
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From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
an established custom
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
and nothing more
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
low-jammed
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From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
nickelnounUS /ˈnɪkəl/
a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
segmentnounUS /ˈseɡmənt/
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The youth was doing so.
Surtaine
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From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
unobtrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This individual had just briskly bidden his bootblack "hurry it up" in a tone which meant precisely what it said.
belonging to which person
From this reading But this morning he lingered, contemplating with an unobtrusive scrutiny the occupant of the adjoining chair, a small, angular, hard man, whose brick-red face was cut off in the segment of an abrupt circle, formed by a low-jammed green hat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By habit, the big man was out of his seat with his dime and nickel in the bootblack's ready hand, almost coincidently with the final clip-clap of the rhythmic process.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading IN THE WAY OF TRADE Dr. Surtaine sat in Little George's best chair, beaming upon the world.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The youth was doing so.
