used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
accostverbUS /əˈkɔːst/
speak to someone
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE CAPTAIN AND THE ATTORNEY CONVERSE AMONG THE TOMBS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAPTAIN AND THE ATTORNEY CONVERSE AMONG THE TOMBS.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Larkin, who was standing at the doorway, in sad but gracious converse with the vicar.
ATTORNEYnounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE CAPTAIN AND THE ATTORNEY CONVERSE AMONG THE TOMBS.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Larkin, who was standing at the doorway, in sad but gracious converse with the vicar.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CAPTAIN AND THE ATTORNEY CONVERSE AMONG THE TOMBS.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was certainly observing him from among the tombs in his sly way.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
intentionally conceived
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
CONVERSEverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading THE CAPTAIN AND THE ATTORNEY CONVERSE AMONG THE TOMBS.
recognizable; marked
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Larkin, who was standing at the doorway, in sad but gracious converse with the vicar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was certainly observing him from among the tombs in his sly way.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Larkin, who was standing at the doorway, in sad but gracious converse with the vicar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was certainly observing him from among the tombs in his sly way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was certainly observing him from among the tombs in his sly way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was certainly observing him from among the tombs in his sly way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
Jos
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From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
Larkin
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From this reading Larkin, who was standing at the doorway, in sad but gracious converse with the vicar.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
loitered
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From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
machinatornoun
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading He was certainly observing him from among the tombs in his sly way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
by chance
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Larkin, who was standing at the doorway, in sad but gracious converse with the vicar.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading He was certainly observing him from among the tombs in his sly way.
having a supporting base
From this reading Larkin, who was standing at the doorway, in sad but gracious converse with the vicar.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
express in words
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTAIN AND THE ATTORNEY CONVERSE AMONG THE TOMBS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
TOMBSnounUS /tuːmz/
plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading THE CAPTAIN AND THE ATTORNEY CONVERSE AMONG THE TOMBS.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading Larkin, who was standing at the doorway, in sad but gracious converse with the vicar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Larkin, who was standing at the doorway, in sad but gracious converse with the vicar.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was certainly observing him from among the tombs in his sly way.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I cannot tell whether that slender, silken machinator, Captain Lake, loitered in the chapel for the purpose of talking to or avoiding Jos.
which person or people
From this reading Larkin, who was standing at the doorway, in sad but gracious converse with the vicar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Larkin, who was standing at the doorway, in sad but gracious converse with the vicar.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And the attorney, who had a way, like him, of noting things without appearing to see them, was conscious of it, and was perhaps decided by this trifle to accost the gallant captain.
