used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Would he describe her appearance to me, and that of her companion?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
bleedverbUS /bliːd/
To lose or emit fluid, or metaphorically to seep magical essence from an enchanted tome.
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Would he describe her appearance to me, and that of her companion?
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
give a description of
From this reading Would he describe her appearance to me, and that of her companion?
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Had he really seen this English lady?
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had he really seen this English lady?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Would he describe her appearance to me, and that of her companion?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Had he really seen this English lady?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
misleadingadjectiveUS /mɪˈsliːdɪŋ/
designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Would he describe her appearance to me, and that of her companion?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
and nothing more
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
overdidverbUS /ˈoʊvərdɪd/
inflected form of “overdo” — do something to an excessive degree
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Had he really seen this English lady?
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Had he really seen this English lady?
shock-headedadjective
having a shock (or untidy mass) of hair
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
express in speech
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
stupid-looking
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From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
believed likely
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I strongly suspected that this new evidence had been produced in order to bleed me further.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The conductor assisted at my interview, stimulating and encouraging the man to speak, and overdid it, as I thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On reaching the steamboat pier I was introduced to the porter, a shock-headed, stupid-looking creature, whom I forthwith questioned eagerly; but elicited only vague and, I felt sure, misleading replies.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would he describe her appearance to me, and that of her companion?
