used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man touched his hat respectfully, and said, “My Mary Ann.”
Ann
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From this reading The man touched his hat respectfully, and said, “My Mary Ann.”
from appearances alone
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading “‘My Mary Ann!’” Lothaw’s heart beat rapidly.
country-seat
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From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What does he say?” inquired Lothaw of his driver.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading “What does he say?” inquired Lothaw of his driver.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
EthiopiannounUS /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiən/
a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Who was this mysterious foreigner?
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
brought together in one place
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The man touched his hat respectfully, and said, “My Mary Ann.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “‘My Mary Ann!’” Lothaw’s heart beat rapidly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
InclosurenounUS /ˌɪnˈkloʊʒər/
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What does he say?” inquired Lothaw of his driver.
Lothaw
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From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
Lothaw's
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From this reading “‘My Mary Ann!’” Lothaw’s heart beat rapidly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The man touched his hat respectfully, and said, “My Mary Ann.”
MuralnounUS /ˈmjʊrəl/
a painting that is applied to a wall surface
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The man touched his hat respectfully, and said, “My Mary Ann.”
of an obscure nature
From this reading Who was this mysterious foreigner?
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
with speed
From this reading “‘My Mary Ann!’” Lothaw’s heart beat rapidly.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading The man touched his hat respectfully, and said, “My Mary Ann.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The man touched his hat respectfully, and said, “My Mary Ann.”
express in words
From this reading “What does he say?” inquired Lothaw of his driver.
serenader
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From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
singular-looking
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From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Who was this mysterious foreigner?
having come into contact
From this reading The man touched his hat respectfully, and said, “My Mary Ann.”
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who was this mysterious foreigner?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What does he say?” inquired Lothaw of his driver.
which person or people
From this reading Who was this mysterious foreigner?
working-classadjective
of those who work for wages especially manual or industrial laborers
From this reading As Lothaw drove toward his country-seat, The Mural Inclosure, he observed a crowd, apparently of the working-class, gathered around a singular-looking man in the picturesque garb of an Ethiopian serenader.
