used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It amused me to observe the Americans in this environment.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It amused me to observe the Americans in this environment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both our women and our men seemed uneasy, small, pinched.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyhow, women are used to being nothing in themselves, to taking rank and form from their surroundings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Anyhow, women are used to being nothing in themselves, to taking rank and form from their surroundings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Anyhow, women are used to being nothing in themselves, to taking rank and form from their surroundings.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both our women and our men seemed uneasy, small, pinched.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
not accessible to view
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
put on clothes
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading It amused me to observe the Americans in this environment.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Anyhow, women are used to being nothing in themselves, to taking rank and form from their surroundings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It amused me to observe the Americans in this environment.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It amused me to observe the Americans in this environment.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It amused me to observe the Americans in this environment.
the force of workers available
From this reading Both our women and our men seemed uneasy, small, pinched.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Anyhow, women are used to being nothing in themselves, to taking rank and form from their surroundings.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It amused me to observe the Americans in this environment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Both our women and our men seemed uneasy, small, pinched.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading Both our women and our men seemed uneasy, small, pinched.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Anyhow, women are used to being nothing in themselves, to taking rank and form from their surroundings.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both our women and our men seemed uneasy, small, pinched.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Both our women and our men seemed uneasy, small, pinched.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Anyhow, women are used to being nothing in themselves, to taking rank and form from their surroundings.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Anyhow, women are used to being nothing in themselves, to taking rank and form from their surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It amused me to observe the Americans in this environment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Anyhow, women are used to being nothing in themselves, to taking rank and form from their surroundings.
a special situation
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It amused me to observe the Americans in this environment.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It amused me to observe the Americans in this environment.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Both our women and our men seemed uneasy, small, pinched.
the topmost one of two
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Anyhow, women are used to being nothing in themselves, to taking rank and form from their surroundings.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading I could feel the same thing in our women, but I doubt not their looks and dress and vivacity concealed it from the Englishmen.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Both our women and our men seemed uneasy, small, pinched.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You could distinguish the American man instantly by his pinched, tight expression of an upper servant out for a holiday.
