used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
analysed
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From this reading Kent's keen eye analysed him as he stood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kent's keen eye analysed him as he stood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
clothing in general
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A minute later the door opened and a man entered.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A minute later the door opened and a man entered.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
the organ of sight
From this reading Kent's keen eye analysed him as he stood.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kent's keen eye analysed him as he stood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kent's keen eye analysed him as he stood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Kent's keen eye analysed him as he stood.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
Kent'snounUS /kents/
possessive form of “kent” — a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading Kent's keen eye analysed him as he stood.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A minute later the door opened and a man entered.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
LETauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Show the man up," said Throgton.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading A minute later the door opened and a man entered.
a particular point in time
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
not any; not one
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A minute later the door opened and a man entered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Show the man up," said Throgton.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Show the man up," said Throgton.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Kent's keen eye analysed him as he stood.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading His blue clothes, his tanned face, and the extraordinary dexterity of his fingers left no doubt of his calling.
express in words
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
Throgton
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From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Show the man up," said Throgton.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LET ME TELL YOU THE STORY OF MY LIFE For a moment Throgton and Kent sat looking at one another.
