used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sit down here, Frank," said Atwater, with a serious smile.
Abe
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From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
Atwater
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From this reading "Sit down here, Frank," said Atwater, with a serious smile.
Atwater's
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From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Something within him said that a communication of no trivial import was coming.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Something within him said that a communication of no trivial import was coming.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down here, Frank," said Atwater, with a serious smile.
give expression to
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Sit down here, Frank," said Atwater, with a serious smile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Sit down here, Frank," said Atwater, with a serious smile.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something within him said that a communication of no trivial import was coming.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to talk with you."
I'll
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From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading Something within him said that a communication of no trivial import was coming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
not any; not one
From this reading Something within him said that a communication of no trivial import was coming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Something within him said that a communication of no trivial import was coming.
phlegmaticadjectiveUS /fleɡˈmætɪk/
showing little emotion
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sit down here, Frank," said Atwater, with a serious smile.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "Sit down here, Frank," said Atwater, with a serious smile.
be seated
From this reading "Sit down here, Frank," said Atwater, with a serious smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Sit down here, Frank," said Atwater, with a serious smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something within him said that a communication of no trivial import was coming.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I want to talk with you."
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I want to talk with you."
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading Something within him said that a communication of no trivial import was coming.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to talk with you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was so extraordinary for the phlegmatic Abe to express a wish to talk with any body, that Frank almost felt awed by the summons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll borrow Atwater's," he thought; and with this purpose he approached the tall private.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Something within him said that a communication of no trivial import was coming.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want to talk with you."
