used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
in the past
From this reading "Mrs. Manderson was telling me a while ago.
amendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/
of legislation
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are Mr. Trent, I expect," he went on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
BUNNER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
CalvinnounUS /ˈkælvən/
United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
an occurrence of something
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "You are Mr. Trent, I expect," he went on.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You are Mr. Trent, I expect," he went on.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
Manderson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mrs. Manderson was telling me a while ago.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mrs. Manderson was telling me a while ago.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Manderson was telling me a while ago.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
punctilionoun
a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Mrs. Manderson was telling me a while ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading "You are Mr. Trent, I expect," he went on.
Trent'snounUS /trents/
possessive form of “trent” — a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was used to finding Englishmen slow and ceremonious with strangers, and Trent's quick remark plainly disconcerted him a little.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You are Mr. Trent, I expect," he went on.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Mrs. Manderson was telling me a while ago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are Mr. Trent, I expect," he went on.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BUNNER ON THE CASE "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth.
