used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After all, he's an excellent type of the prosperous worker."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "After all, he's an excellent type of the prosperous worker."
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "After all, he's an excellent type of the prosperous worker."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "But awfully eccentric," she said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He may surely be forgiven that," I said.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But awfully eccentric," she said.
complainsverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnz/
third-person singular of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading "But awfully eccentric," she said.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "After all, he's an excellent type of the prosperous worker."
a boy or man
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "He may surely be forgiven that," I said.
Gerald
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From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
he's
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From this reading "After all, he's an excellent type of the prosperous worker."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
engage in
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "He may surely be forgiven that," I said.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
come together
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
used to form the superlative
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "After all, he's an excellent type of the prosperous worker."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
PREDICAMENTnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading "After all, he's an excellent type of the prosperous worker."
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But awfully eccentric," she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But awfully eccentric," she said.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "He may surely be forgiven that," I said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading "After all, he's an excellent type of the prosperous worker."
Ulrica's
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From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Gerald always complains that he finds it impossible to make both ends meet upon his allowance."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
at the time that
From this reading PLACES ME IN A PREDICAMENT "I think him a most sociable old fellow," I answered, in response to Ulrica's inquiry when we returned to the hotel.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading "After all, he's an excellent type of the prosperous worker."
