used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was not yet the middle of the afternoon, but the great store was closed and shuttered and barred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
BABIESnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading SOME MORE BABIES.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading It was not yet the middle of the afternoon, but the great store was closed and shuttered and barred.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not yet the middle of the afternoon, but the great store was closed and shuttered and barred.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It was not yet the middle of the afternoon, but the great store was closed and shuttered and barred.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
a man of refinement
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was not yet the middle of the afternoon, but the great store was closed and shuttered and barred.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
How
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From this reading "How now, Tommy, what's to pay?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet the middle of the afternoon, but the great store was closed and shuttered and barred.
Jenkins
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was not yet the middle of the afternoon, but the great store was closed and shuttered and barred.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SOME MORE BABIES.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet the middle of the afternoon, but the great store was closed and shuttered and barred.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "How now, Tommy, what's to pay?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "How now, Tommy, what's to pay?
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
shutteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌtərd/
provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
From this reading It was not yet the middle of the afternoon, but the great store was closed and shuttered and barred.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME MORE BABIES.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How now, Tommy, what's to pay?
Tommy
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From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not yet the middle of the afternoon, but the great store was closed and shuttered and barred.
what's
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From this reading "How now, Tommy, what's to pay?
a Caucasian
From this reading Mrs. Jenkins' Tommy stood on the sidewalk in front of the store, in a nicely fitting new suit, white vest and kid gloves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet the middle of the afternoon, but the great store was closed and shuttered and barred.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A gentleman came briskly down the street and halted before the young man, with a surprised look on his face as he questioned:
