used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
adjoined
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From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Within the last year Sam Randall had grown to be quite a young man in appearance.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Within the last year Sam Randall had grown to be quite a young man in appearance.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
clean-cutadjective
neat and smart in appearance
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
don't
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From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
divisible by two
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Within the last year Sam Randall had grown to be quite a young man in appearance.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
immediately past
From this reading Within the last year Sam Randall had grown to be quite a young man in appearance.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Within the last year Sam Randall had grown to be quite a young man in appearance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
on one occasion
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Within the last year Sam Randall had grown to be quite a young man in appearance.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
Randall
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From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
REBELLIONnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
express the need or desire for
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
tendingnounUS /ˈtendɪŋ/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading All the lines about his clean-cut face tending to firmness had become accentuated, and he had a quiet, decisive manner which even had its effect on the imperturbable Brown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
visitor'snounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late on the same afternoon, for Brown had determined to force the issue at once.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sam Randall, president of the athletic association and member of the Rambler Club, seated at his desk in a room which adjoined the gymnasium, gazed squarely into his visitor's face.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the last year Sam Randall had grown to be quite a young man in appearance.
the act of creating written works
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Within the last year Sam Randall had grown to be quite a young man in appearance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Within the last year Sam Randall had grown to be quite a young man in appearance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading REBELLION "You can put your request in writing, Brown; but, honestly, I don't think it will do a bit of good."
