used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
without doubt or question
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
effeminacynoun
the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
flabbyadjectiveUS /ˈflæbi/
out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
ten 10s
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
lavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
low-cutadjective
(of a garment) having a low-cut neckline
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
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From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
a brief written record
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
SCALAWAGnoun
a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest)
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
a particular situation
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
stylishadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading He had never met him personally, but had unconsciously formed the idea that he was a scrub physically.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was not until he spoke that he caught the unmistakable note of effeminacy in his voice and saw it clearly reflected in his features.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading A MODERN SCALAWAG As the professor entered the office Norton was surprised at his height and weight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw a man above the average height, weighing nearly two hundred, with cheeks flabby but inclined to fat.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was dressed with immaculate neatness and wore a tie of an extraordinary shade of lavender which matched the silk hose that showed above his stylish low-cut shoes.
