used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
assented
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From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
the organ of sight
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
the act of departing
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
Justin
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From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
ListernounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
not any; not one
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
on one occasion
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
rapportnounUS /ræˈpɔːr/
a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
without much difficulty
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
in the near future
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
unassistedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/
unsupported by other people
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I turned eagerly toward Mr. Justin Lister, as soon as our companion had left us.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was about my age, and there was a certain sympathetic friendliness in the glance of his frank blue eye that established a kind of magnetic rapport between us at once.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
well-paved
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From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
in or to any place at all
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was therefore an easy matter for me to ask the privilege of accompanying him wherever he was going in order that I might have an opportunity to talk with him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I accepted his offer with pleasure, and as we walked leisurely along the well-paved and shaded street, I lost no time in begging him to acquaint me with the beginning of this astounding Woman’s Strike.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He assented to my request readily and added that he was going to his own house, and if I could put up with such awkward hospitality as a man unassisted by woman could give, he would be pleased to entertain me.
