used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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in the past
From this reading “The fact is, I did not know that such a person as yourself existed before two days ago.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH BEN MEETS A STRANGER AND HEARS OF THE INN WITH THE GREEN LIGHT For a space after Johnson Quinsey spoke these surprising words, Ben remained looking at him, steadily, but in silence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Let us not start with any misunderstanding,” said he, with engaging candor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The fact is, I did not know that such a person as yourself existed before two days ago.
in or near a particular place or position
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earlier than; in front of
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a mountain or tall hill
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN WHICH BEN MEETS A STRANGER AND HEARS OF THE INN WITH THE GREEN LIGHT For a space after Johnson Quinsey spoke these surprising words, Ben remained looking at him, steadily, but in silence.
candornounUS /ˈkændər/
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
From this reading “Let us not start with any misunderstanding,” said he, with engaging candor.
carefully weighed
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “The fact is, I did not know that such a person as yourself existed before two days ago.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “The fact is, I did not know that such a person as yourself existed before two days ago.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading “Let us not start with any misunderstanding,” said he, with engaging candor.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading IN WHICH BEN MEETS A STRANGER AND HEARS OF THE INN WITH THE GREEN LIGHT For a space after Johnson Quinsey spoke these surprising words, Ben remained looking at him, steadily, but in silence.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Johnson Quinsey waved his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Johnson Quinsey waved his hand.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The fact is, I did not know that such a person as yourself existed before two days ago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let us not start with any misunderstanding,” said he, with engaging candor.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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an artist of consummate skill
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
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misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading “Let us not start with any misunderstanding,” said he, with engaging candor.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Let us not start with any misunderstanding,” said he, with engaging candor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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a human being
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Quinsey
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From this reading IN WHICH BEN MEETS A STRANGER AND HEARS OF THE INN WITH THE GREEN LIGHT For a space after Johnson Quinsey spoke these surprising words, Ben remained looking at him, steadily, but in silence.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
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the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
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support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Let us not start with any misunderstanding,” said he, with engaging candor.
at a steady rate or pace
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anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “The fact is, I did not know that such a person as yourself existed before two days ago.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading IN WHICH BEN MEETS A STRANGER AND HEARS OF THE INN WITH THE GREEN LIGHT For a space after Johnson Quinsey spoke these surprising words, Ben remained looking at him, steadily, but in silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BEN MEETS A STRANGER AND HEARS OF THE INN WITH THE GREEN LIGHT For a space after Johnson Quinsey spoke these surprising words, Ben remained looking at him, steadily, but in silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
a source of difficulty
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “The fact is, I did not know that such a person as yourself existed before two days ago.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let us not start with any misunderstanding,” said he, with engaging candor.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Johnson Quinsey waved his hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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in the company of; together with
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the words that are spoken
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Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At length he spoke: “I am honored, indeed, Master Quinsey, to know that I am considered worthy of the trouble it must have cost you to get here.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “The fact is, I did not know that such a person as yourself existed before two days ago.
