used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading While he hesitated, the door opened without ceremony and admitted a gaunt, unfashionable figure, hollow-chested and sallow-faced.
ain't
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading “They’re a Multitoode” and other stories “They’re a Multitoode” and Other Stories TORONTO: The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church The Young People’s Forward Movement for Missions F. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary “We ain’t expected to do only our part.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading While he hesitated, the door opened without ceremony and admitted a gaunt, unfashionable figure, hollow-chested and sallow-faced.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “They’re a Multitoode” and other stories “They’re a Multitoode” and Other Stories TORONTO: The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church The Young People’s Forward Movement for Missions F. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary “We ain’t expected to do only our part.”
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading He glanced at the clock and frowned.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
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a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
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a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading While he hesitated, the door opened without ceremony and admitted a gaunt, unfashionable figure, hollow-chested and sallow-faced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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at or to or toward the front
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frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading He glanced at the clock and frowned.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading While he hesitated, the door opened without ceremony and admitted a gaunt, unfashionable figure, hollow-chested and sallow-faced.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced at the clock and frowned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glanced at the clock and frowned.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading While he hesitated, the door opened without ceremony and admitted a gaunt, unfashionable figure, hollow-chested and sallow-faced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
hollow-chested
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From this reading While he hesitated, the door opened without ceremony and admitted a gaunt, unfashionable figure, hollow-chested and sallow-faced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
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a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
MissionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
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MissionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
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the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading “They’re a Multitoode” and other stories “They’re a Multitoode” and Other Stories TORONTO: The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church The Young People’s Forward Movement for Missions F. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary “We ain’t expected to do only our part.”
Multitoode
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
and nothing more
From this reading “They’re a Multitoode” and other stories “They’re a Multitoode” and Other Stories TORONTO: The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church The Young People’s Forward Movement for Missions F. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary “We ain’t expected to do only our part.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading While he hesitated, the door opened without ceremony and admitted a gaunt, unfashionable figure, hollow-chested and sallow-faced.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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belonging to the speaker and others
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
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People'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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sallow-faced
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From this reading While he hesitated, the door opened without ceremony and admitted a gaunt, unfashionable figure, hollow-chested and sallow-faced.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
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an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
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STEPHENSONnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
English railway pioneer who built the first passenger railway in 1825 (1781-1848)
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plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “They’re a Multitoode” and other stories “They’re a Multitoode” and Other Stories TORONTO: The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church The Young People’s Forward Movement for Missions F. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary “We ain’t expected to do only our part.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
They're
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “They’re a Multitoode” and other stories “They’re a Multitoode” and Other Stories TORONTO: The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church The Young People’s Forward Movement for Missions F. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary “We ain’t expected to do only our part.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
TORONTOnounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
From this reading “They’re a Multitoode” and other stories “They’re a Multitoode” and Other Stories TORONTO: The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church The Young People’s Forward Movement for Missions F. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary “We ain’t expected to do only our part.”
unfashionableadjectiveUS /ənˈfæʃənəbəl/
not in accord with or not following current fashion
From this reading While he hesitated, the door opened without ceremony and admitted a gaunt, unfashionable figure, hollow-chested and sallow-faced.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading It was too early for visitors by five minutes, and this vigilant young man of business was very careful of his minutes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “They’re a Multitoode” and other stories “They’re a Multitoode” and Other Stories TORONTO: The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church The Young People’s Forward Movement for Missions F. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary “We ain’t expected to do only our part.”
at the time that
From this reading Christopher Morton, Jr., was looking through the morning mail in the office when there came a knock at the door.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he hesitated, the door opened without ceremony and admitted a gaunt, unfashionable figure, hollow-chested and sallow-faced.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading While he hesitated, the door opened without ceremony and admitted a gaunt, unfashionable figure, hollow-chested and sallow-faced.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “They’re a Multitoode” and other stories “They’re a Multitoode” and Other Stories TORONTO: The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church The Young People’s Forward Movement for Missions F. C. STEPHENSON, Secretary “We ain’t expected to do only our part.”
