used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
barbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading "Elihu is a bit peculiar," he replied, his smile betraying a desire to appear conservative.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Elihu is a bit peculiar," he replied, his smile betraying a desire to appear conservative.
Burridge
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From this reading "What sort of person is this Burridge over here?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading "Elihu is a bit peculiar," he replied, his smile betraying a desire to appear conservative.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
Elihu
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From this reading "Elihu is a bit peculiar," he replied, his smile betraying a desire to appear conservative.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What sort of person is this Burridge over here?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Elihu is a bit peculiar," he replied, his smile betraying a desire to appear conservative.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What sort of person is this Burridge over here?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading He keeps such a peculiar store."
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "What sort of person is this Burridge over here?
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He keeps such a peculiar store."
a human being
From this reading "What sort of person is this Burridge over here?
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Elihu is a bit peculiar," he replied, his smile betraying a desire to appear conservative.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Elihu is a bit peculiar," he replied, his smile betraying a desire to appear conservative.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "What sort of person is this Burridge over here?
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He keeps such a peculiar store."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He keeps such a peculiar store."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
well-roundedadjective
many-sided
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What sort of person is this Burridge over here?
at the time that
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Surprised by this sharp variation from the ordinary standards of trade, I began thinking of possible conditions which had produced it, when one evening I happened in on the local barber.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a lean, inquisitive individual with a shock of sandy hair and a conspicuous desire to appear a well-rounded social factor.
