used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The waiter told Simmons he is a married man.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “The two meet while this silly old Calliard is doing his business in Paris.
Calliard
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From this reading “The two meet while this silly old Calliard is doing his business in Paris.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
approval
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
decoynounUS /dəˈkɔɪ/
a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “The two meet while this silly old Calliard is doing his business in Paris.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
a young female
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
Grewgus
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From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The two meet while this silly old Calliard is doing his business in Paris.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
a message received and understood
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The waiter told Simmons he is a married man.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
joined in matrimony
From this reading The waiter told Simmons he is a married man.
Mayhew
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From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
come together
From this reading “The two meet while this silly old Calliard is doing his business in Paris.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “The two meet while this silly old Calliard is doing his business in Paris.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading “The two meet while this silly old Calliard is doing his business in Paris.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
rôle
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From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading “The two meet while this silly old Calliard is doing his business in Paris.
Simmons
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From this reading The waiter told Simmons he is a married man.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
up to a particular time
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The waiter told Simmons he is a married man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “The two meet while this silly old Calliard is doing his business in Paris.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The waiter told Simmons he is a married man.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
at the time that
From this reading “It looks as he if were in charge of the job, and that the girl is playing her usual rôle of decoy,” remarked Grewgus, when he had imparted this information.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “The two meet while this silly old Calliard is doing his business in Paris.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No doubt Miss Mayhew and her elderly admirer will spend this evening and other evenings together till it is time to pluck him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If he were not, we might give the young woman the benefit of the doubt, and credit her with the intention of pulling off an advantageous marriage.”
