used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The question of a suit of clothes was the only problem that offered any real difficulties.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
clothing in general
From this reading The question of a suit of clothes was the only problem that offered any real difficulties.
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The question of a suit of clothes was the only problem that offered any real difficulties.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
HomburgnounUS /ˈhɑːmbərɡ/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
set down according to a plan
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
for more time
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
McMurtrie
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From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
a particular point in time
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
not any; not one
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The question of a suit of clothes was the only problem that offered any real difficulties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
and nothing more
From this reading The question of a suit of clothes was the only problem that offered any real difficulties.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The question of a suit of clothes was the only problem that offered any real difficulties.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question of a suit of clothes was the only problem that offered any real difficulties.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The question of a suit of clothes was the only problem that offered any real difficulties.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
Savaroff's
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From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
cut with a saw
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
SCARnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
Selfridge's
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From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The question of a suit of clothes was the only problem that offered any real difficulties.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The question of a suit of clothes was the only problem that offered any real difficulties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
undergarmentsnounUS /ˈʌndərɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “undergarment” — a garment worn under other garments
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I stopped at Selfridge's and laid in a small but nicely chosen supply of shirts, socks, collars, and other undergarments, and then, drifting slowly on, picked up at intervals some cigars, a couple of pairs of boots, and a presentable Homburg hat.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were a lot of things I wanted to get, and I saw no reason for hurrying--especially as McMurtrie was paying for the taxi.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR My shopping took me quite a little while.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Apart from the fact that Savaroff's suit was by no means in its first youth, I had a strong objection to wearing his infernal things a moment longer than I could help.
