used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
AERIALnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
in or near a particular place or position
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading You've said it before.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
gen'man
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From this reading "Why, he were a gen'man--" "Yes, I know that much.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
half-dollar
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, he were a gen'man--" "Yes, I know that much.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You've said it before.
and nothing more
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why, he were a gen'man--" "Yes, I know that much.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE AERIAL WARSHIP Ned Newton looked at Tom questioningly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Why, he were a gen'man--" "Yes, I know that much.
of an obscure nature
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Ned
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NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
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RadnounUS /ræd/
a unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You've said it before.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
express in speech
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why, he were a gen'man--" "Yes, I know that much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
male cat
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unsuspiciousadjective
not suspicious
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
WARSHIPnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪp/
a government ship that is available for waging war
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why, he were a gen'man--" "Yes, I know that much.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
which person or people
From this reading Then he glanced at the unsuspicious colored man, who was industriously polishing the half-dollar the mysterious stranger had given him.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, he were a gen'man--" "Yes, I know that much.
an affirmative
From this reading "Why, he were a gen'man--" "Yes, I know that much.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Rad, just exactly what sort of a man was this one you speak of?" asked Tom.
You've
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From this reading You've said it before.
