used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His face, naturally colourless, was almost white, and his eyes were moist.
in addition
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His face, naturally colourless, was almost white, and his eyes were moist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
Barbazon's
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From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had what the West called nerve.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading His face, naturally colourless, was almost white, and his eyes were moist.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
Dr
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From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face, naturally colourless, was almost white, and his eyes were moist.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face, naturally colourless, was almost white, and his eyes were moist.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had what the West called nerve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had what the West called nerve.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face, naturally colourless, was almost white, and his eyes were moist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
Ingolby's
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From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading His face, naturally colourless, was almost white, and his eyes were moist.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
as might be expected
From this reading His face, naturally colourless, was almost white, and his eyes were moist.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading He had what the West called nerve.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
oforetime
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From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
poignancynounUS /ˈpɔɪnjənsi/
a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
RockwellnounUS /ˈrɑːkwel/
United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
TavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Ingolby's bedroom, on the night of the business at Barbazon's Tavern, Dr. Rockwell received a shock.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face, naturally colourless, was almost white, and his eyes were moist.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face, naturally colourless, was almost white, and his eyes were moist.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He had what the West called nerve.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had what the West called nerve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That the crisis through which he had passed was that of a friend's life did not lessen the poignancy of the experience.
a Caucasian
From this reading His face, naturally colourless, was almost white, and his eyes were moist.
which person or people
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He had a singularly reserved manner and a rare economy of words; also, he had the refinement and distinction of one who had, oforetime, moved on the higher ranges of social life.
