used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
agileadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
any thing at all
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading He was about as awkward looking as a piece of field artillery, and he was just about as reliable and effective.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was about as awkward looking as a piece of field artillery, and he was just about as reliable and effective.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He still wore the shabby khaki uniform which had seen service at the front.
a line of approach
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading He was about as awkward looking as a piece of field artillery, and he was just about as reliable and effective.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
denotingverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
doggednessnoun
persistent determination
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading He was about as awkward looking as a piece of field artillery, and he was just about as reliable and effective.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He was about as awkward looking as a piece of field artillery, and he was just about as reliable and effective.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He still wore the shabby khaki uniform which had seen service at the front.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He still wore the shabby khaki uniform which had seen service at the front.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
and nothing more
From this reading He was about as awkward looking as a piece of field artillery, and he was just about as reliable and effective.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading He still wore the shabby khaki uniform which had seen service at the front.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was about as awkward looking as a piece of field artillery, and he was just about as reliable and effective.
occurring by chance
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
LUKEnounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
nattyadjectiveUS /ˈnæti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He was about as awkward looking as a piece of field artillery, and he was just about as reliable and effective.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading He was about as awkward looking as a piece of field artillery, and he was just about as reliable and effective.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He still wore the shabby khaki uniform which had seen service at the front.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He still wore the shabby khaki uniform which had seen service at the front.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading He still wore the shabby khaki uniform which had seen service at the front.
sprucedverbUS /spruːst/
past form of “spruce” — make neat, smart, or trim
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
make square
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
not in physical motion
From this reading He still wore the shabby khaki uniform which had seen service at the front.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
thick-set
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From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
male cat
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading He was of that physique called thick-set and his face was of the square type, denoting doggedness and endurance, and a stolid temperament.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He still wore the shabby khaki uniform which had seen service at the front.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
at the time that
From this reading There had never been anything suggestive of the natty or agile about him when he had been a scout, and army life, contrary to its reputation, had not spruced and straightened him up at all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "LUCKY LUKE" Next morning Tom had his breakfast in a dingy little restaurant and then started along Terrace Avenue for the bank building, in which was the Temple Camp office.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He still wore the shabby khaki uniform which had seen service at the front.
