used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Look at me closely, Stephen Ray," said the strange visitor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
Bolton
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From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading "Look at me closely, Stephen Ray," said the strange visitor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Stephen Ray, somewhat discomposed, did examine his visitor closely.
DISCLOSUREnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE.
discomposedadjective
having your composure disturbed
From this reading Stephen Ray, somewhat discomposed, did examine his visitor closely.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Stephen Ray, somewhat discomposed, did examine his visitor closely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stephen Ray, somewhat discomposed, did examine his visitor closely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look at me closely, Stephen Ray," said the strange visitor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Look at me closely, Stephen Ray," said the strange visitor.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading "Look at me closely, Stephen Ray," said the strange visitor.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look at me closely, Stephen Ray," said the strange visitor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Stephen Ray, somewhat discomposed, did examine his visitor closely.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading "Look at me closely, Stephen Ray," said the strange visitor.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "Look at me closely, Stephen Ray," said the strange visitor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Look at me closely, Stephen Ray," said the strange visitor.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
someone who visits
From this reading "Look at me closely, Stephen Ray," said the strange visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
which person or people
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Against his will he was obliged to acknowledge the resemblance of the man before him to one who in past times had had an intimate acquaintance with his affairs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you will see some traces of the Bolton you used to know."
