used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I will admit," Phineas Duge said coldly, "that personally I have no interest or any concern in you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I will admit," Phineas Duge said coldly, "that personally I have no interest or any concern in you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "I will admit," Phineas Duge said coldly, "that personally I have no interest or any concern in you.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading "I will admit," Phineas Duge said coldly, "that personally I have no interest or any concern in you.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
Duge
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From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I will admit," Phineas Duge said coldly, "that personally I have no interest or any concern in you.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "I will admit," Phineas Duge said coldly, "that personally I have no interest or any concern in you.
set down according to a plan
From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
not any; not one
From this reading "I will admit," Phineas Duge said coldly, "that personally I have no interest or any concern in you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I will admit," Phineas Duge said coldly, "that personally I have no interest or any concern in you.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading "I will admit," Phineas Duge said coldly, "that personally I have no interest or any concern in you.
Phineas
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From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
by chance
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I will admit," Phineas Duge said coldly, "that personally I have no interest or any concern in you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED Phineas Duge carefully drew off his gloves and laid them inside his hat.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Our former relations have scarcely been of so pleasant a nature as to render a visit from you easily to be understood."
VinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He declined a chair, however, and stood facing the man whom he had come to visit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will admit," Phineas Duge said coldly, "that personally I have no interest or any concern in you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I scarcely understand, Mr. Duge," Vine said, "what you can possibly want with me.
