used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
ArmournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of the inner man they knew but little.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
apart from; not including
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
the act of departing
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
not accessible to view
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
located inward
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of the inner man they knew but little.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of the inner man they knew but little.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
the force of workers available
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
a human being
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
on the contrary
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
cut with a saw
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
express in words
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of the inner man they knew but little.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
transpiringadjectiveUS /trænˈspaɪərɪŋ/
that is passing through
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
precisely as stated
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
at the time that
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
which person or people
From this reading Stanton Armour was a man who dwelt apart from other men as far as his inner life was concerned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A large number of people saw him going daily to his office; a smaller number had business dealings with him; a select few had an occasional conversation with him in the privacy of his own house; and of the outer man those people could give a very good description.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Wrapped in an impenetrable, frozen reserve, it was impossible to tell what was going on in the hidden recesses of his mind, except at some occasional times when he exhibited a flicker of interest or annoyance at something that was transpiring about him.
but in spite of that
From this reading His reputation was that of an honorable, upright man, yet he was a person to be respected and avoided rather than cultivated and admired.
