used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Bindle was engaged in fetching the Sunday dinner-beer according to the time-honoured custom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
ANTONIO
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Scratcher looked moodily at the barman, ordered a glass of beer and turned to Bindle.
ave
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From this reading Wot 'ave you been doin'?"
barmannounUS /ˈbɑːrmən/
an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
From this reading Scratcher looked moodily at the barman, ordered a glass of beer and turned to Bindle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wot 'ave you been doin'?"
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Scratcher looked moodily at the barman, ordered a glass of beer and turned to Bindle.
Bindle
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Bindle was engaged in fetching the Sunday dinner-beer according to the time-honoured custom.
dinner-beer
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From this reading Bindle was engaged in fetching the Sunday dinner-beer according to the time-honoured custom.
doin
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From this reading Wot 'ave you been doin'?"
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Bindle was engaged in fetching the Sunday dinner-beer according to the time-honoured custom.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "Fancy meetin' you!
fetchingadjectiveUS /ˈfetʃɪŋ/
very attractive; capturing interest
From this reading Bindle was engaged in fetching the Sunday dinner-beer according to the time-honoured custom.
fishyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪʃi/
of or relating to or resembling fish
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
GIUSEPPI
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
the act of giving
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Scratcher looked moodily at the barman, ordered a glass of beer and turned to Bindle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bindle was engaged in fetching the Sunday dinner-beer according to the time-honoured custom.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
lantern-jawedadjective
having a protruding jaw giving the face a gaunt appearance
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Scratcher looked moodily at the barman, ordered a glass of beer and turned to Bindle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
meetin
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From this reading "Fancy meetin' you!
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading Scratcher looked moodily at the barman, ordered a glass of beer and turned to Bindle.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Scratcher looked moodily at the barman, ordered a glass of beer and turned to Bindle.
OstrichnounUS /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
Scratchernoun
a workman who uses a tool for scratching
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Bindle was engaged in fetching the Sunday dinner-beer according to the time-honoured custom.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
time-honouredadjective
acceptable for a long time
From this reading Bindle was engaged in fetching the Sunday dinner-beer according to the time-honoured custom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
TOLMENICINO
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
TRAGEDYnounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Scratcher looked moodily at the barman, ordered a glass of beer and turned to Bindle.
Ullo
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bindle was engaged in fetching the Sunday dinner-beer according to the time-honoured custom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
Wot
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From this reading Wot 'ave you been doin'?"
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF GIUSEPPI ANTONIO TOLMENICINO "'Ullo, Scratcher!" cried Bindle as the swing doors of The Yellow Ostrich were pushed open, giving entrance to a small lantern-jawed man, with fishy eyes and a chin obviously intended for a face three sizes larger.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Fancy meetin' you!
