used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
Alf
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From this reading And it was three nights later that Dan and Tom and Alf took dinner with Gerald and Mr. Pennimore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
Dan
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From this reading And it was three nights later that Dan and Tom and Alf took dinner with Gerald and Mr. Pennimore.
Dan's
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From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading And it was three nights later that Dan and Tom and Alf took dinner with Gerald and Mr. Pennimore.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The guests of the evening were very fond of him, and their liking was returned.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
fifty-fouradjective
being four more than fifty
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The guests of the evening were very fond of him, and their liking was returned.
set up or found
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
Gerald
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From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guests of the evening were very fond of him, and their liking was returned.
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 His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The guests of the evening were very fond of him, and their liking was returned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And it was three nights later that Dan and Tom and Alf took dinner with Gerald and Mr. Pennimore.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading The guests of the evening were very fond of him, and their liking was returned.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading And it was three nights later that Dan and Tom and Alf took dinner with Gerald and Mr. Pennimore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
and nothing more
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
Pennimore
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From this reading And it was three nights later that Dan and Tom and Alf took dinner with Gerald and Mr. Pennimore.
Pennimore's
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From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
on the contrary
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The guests of the evening were very fond of him, and their liking was returned.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
an educational institution
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
SteamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Steamship King was a rather small man of fifty-four, with the face of a scholar rather than of a successful financier and business man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it was three nights later that Dan and Tom and Alf took dinner with Gerald and Mr. Pennimore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The guests of the evening were very fond of him, and their liking was returned.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And it was three nights later that Dan and Tom and Alf took dinner with Gerald and Mr. Pennimore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
male cat
From this reading And it was three nights later that Dan and Tom and Alf took dinner with Gerald and Mr. Pennimore.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And it was three nights later that Dan and Tom and Alf took dinner with Gerald and Mr. Pennimore.
precisely as stated
From this reading The guests of the evening were very fond of him, and their liking was returned.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
at the time that
From this reading AT SOUND VIEW Mr. Pennimore’s return to Sound View was delayed a week, and so it was after Dan’s success at the election when Gerald was summoned to the telephone in the school office one morning and found his father at the other end of the line.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And it was three nights later that Dan and Tom and Alf took dinner with Gerald and Mr. Pennimore.
but in spite of that
From this reading His black eyes were thoughtful and kindly, and his dark hair was as yet only slightly grizzled at the temples.
