used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
(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 I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old man found his grandson much improved, both in spirits and garb.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "There's nothing like being young, Luke!
the two together, not just one
From this reading The old man found his grandson much improved, both in spirits and garb.
confined by bonds
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
a youthful male person
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
clear-eyedadjective
mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
increase twofold
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
DUKE'SnounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
dumpsnounUS /dʌmps/
an informal expression for a mildly depressed state
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
being one more than seven
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
set up or found
From this reading The old man found his grandson much improved, both in spirits and garb.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The old man found his grandson much improved, both in spirits and garb.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading The old man found his grandson much improved, both in spirits and garb.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
Harlan's
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From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old man found his grandson much improved, both in spirits and garb.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading The old man found his grandson much improved, both in spirits and garb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
and nothing more
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "There's nothing like being young, Luke!
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading "There's nothing like being young, Luke!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man found his grandson much improved, both in spirits and garb.
mentornounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The old man found his grandson much improved, both in spirits and garb.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "There's nothing like being young, Luke!
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man found his grandson much improved, both in spirits and garb.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
Presson
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From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
seamsnounUS /siːmz/
plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The old man found his grandson much improved, both in spirits and garb.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
There's
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From this reading "There's nothing like being young, Luke!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DUKE'S DOUBLE CAMPAIGN Presson came in with the Duke at eight o'clock, bringing cordial morning greetings to Harlan's room.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading In his fresh, cool, summer gray, erect, stalwart, and clear-eyed, he won a grunt of approval from his mentor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was just telling you that the boy was getting into the dumps--bound to study all the seams before he put the coat on.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "There's nothing like being young, Luke!
