used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
placed crosswise
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
document-littered
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From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
one or the other of two
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
hissedverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
jerkyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɜːrki/
lacking a steady rhythm
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
Larry
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From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
staying power
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
LouisvillenounUS /ˈluːivɪl/
the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
MarlinnounUS /ˈmɑːrlən/
large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
the force of workers available
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
easily agitated
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
nettling
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From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
silvered
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From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
dependable
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
syphonnounUS /ˈsaɪfən/
a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the edge of Marlin Town stood the bungalow of the coal company's superintendent, and in its living-room, on either side of a document-littered table, sat two men.
urbanitynoun
polished courtesy; elegance of manner
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
precisely as stated
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
someone who visits
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
well-tailored
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From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To Larry Masters there was something nettling in the very repose with which his visitor from Louisville crossed his stout and well-tailored legs.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading This feeling manifested itself in the jerky quickness of hand with which the mine superintendent poured whiskey into his glass and hissed soda after it from the syphon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His face wore the urbanity of well-being and prosperity, but the man across from him leaned forward with an attitude of nervous tension.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading One of them, silvered of temple and somewhat portly of stature, leaned back with the tranquillity of complete relaxation after his day's work.
