used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
a line of approach
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below them, a coat of tan told of his outdoor life.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob Somers held out his hand.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Below them, a coat of tan told of his outdoor life.
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
FENTON
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From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Bob Somers held out his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Bob Somers held out his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
HOWARDnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Below them, a coat of tan told of his outdoor life.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
on one occasion
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bob Somers held out his hand.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Below them, a coat of tan told of his outdoor life.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
Somers
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From this reading Bob Somers held out his hand.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
possessing sweep
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading Below them, a coat of tan told of his outdoor life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Below them, a coat of tan told of his outdoor life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Below them, a coat of tan told of his outdoor life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading His neat blue suit, of the latest cut, set off a slight, boyish figure to advantage, and seemed more appropriate to Fifth Avenue than to a small mountain village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOWARD FENTON His general appearance indicated at once that he was not a native of that region.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
a Caucasian
From this reading A shock of chestnut hair, in defiance of comb and brush, swept across a white forehead, and his frank blue eyes were pleasant to look upon.
