used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon seeing that he was a white man, he was admitted at once.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Upon seeing that he was a white man, he was admitted at once.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why, what brings you here?” he asked, with a smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Why, what brings you here?” he asked, with a smile.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
put or send forth
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon seeing that he was a white man, he was admitted at once.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Why, what brings you here?” he asked, with a smile.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
and nothing more
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Upon seeing that he was a white man, he was admitted at once.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
Moffat
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From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
not any; not one
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
on one occasion
From this reading Upon seeing that he was a white man, he was admitted at once.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
a human being
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
any competition
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Upon seeing that he was a white man, he was admitted at once.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Why, what brings you here?” he asked, with a smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon seeing that he was a white man, he was admitted at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
male cat
From this reading At this moment the subject of their conversation, Tom Moffat, made his appearance at the entrance.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon seeing that he was a white man, he was admitted at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon seeing that he was a white man, he was admitted at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Why, what brings you here?” he asked, with a smile.
a Caucasian
From this reading Upon seeing that he was a white man, he was admitted at once.
which person or people
From this reading The first person who met him was Edwards, who had just returned from the funeral ceremonies referred to.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, what brings you here?” he asked, with a smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He strode in with that independent, careless air so common to his race, paying no attention to the inquisitive looks that were cast upon him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, what brings you here?” he asked, with a smile.
