Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

with few mistakes

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Paul, my boy, you don't look happy," exclaimed a voice in his ear.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

clothing in general

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

placed crosswise

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

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From this reading "Paul, my boy, you don't look happy," exclaimed a voice in his ear.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

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From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading "Paul, my boy, you don't look happy," exclaimed a voice in his ear.

apart from; not including

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Paul, my boy, you don't look happy," exclaimed a voice in his ear.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "Paul, my boy, you don't look happy," exclaimed a voice in his ear.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

completely neat and clean

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

engage in

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

social deportment

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

the force of workers available

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Paul, my boy, you don't look happy," exclaimed a voice in his ear.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

and nothing more

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading "Paul, my boy, you don't look happy," exclaimed a voice in his ear.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

by chance

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

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From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

on the contrary

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

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From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

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 Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

not noticed

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Paul, my boy, you don't look happy," exclaimed a voice in his ear.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading As a matter of fact, he hated afternoon receptions, and was only waiting for a favourable opportunity to make his exit unnoticed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

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From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading He was accurately dressed in the afternoon garb of a London man about town, and carried in his hand, or rather in his hands, for they were crossed behind him, that hall-mark of Western civilization--a well-brushed, immaculate silk hat.

which person or people

From this reading Neither in his clothes nor personal appearance was there any striking difference between him and the crowd of other young men who thronged the rooms, except perhaps that he was a trifle better made, and pleasanter to look at than most of them, and that the air of boredom, so apparent on most of their faces and in their manners, was in his case perfectly natural.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Paul, my boy, you don't look happy," exclaimed a voice in his ear.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "THE NEW ART" A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon the door.