used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRISONER AND ESCORT.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "That chair with arms," said Dick to the sergeant, "or he'll fall off."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading Then Randal, with beaming face, caught his brother by the shoulders.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Then Randal, with beaming face, caught his brother by the shoulders.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then Randal, with beaming face, caught his brother by the shoulders.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then Randal, with beaming face, caught his brother by the shoulders.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "That chair with arms," said Dick to the sergeant, "or he'll fall off."
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
deflowered
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From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
ESCORTnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading PRISONER AND ESCORT.
divisible by two
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then Randal, with beaming face, caught his brother by the shoulders.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "That chair with arms," said Dick to the sergeant, "or he'll fall off."
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
he'll
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From this reading "That chair with arms," said Dick to the sergeant, "or he'll fall off."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
Mayfair
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From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "That chair with arms," said Dick to the sergeant, "or he'll fall off."
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "That chair with arms," said Dick to the sergeant, "or he'll fall off."
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PRISONER AND ESCORT.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
Randal
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From this reading Then Randal, with beaming face, caught his brother by the shoulders.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That chair with arms," said Dick to the sergeant, "or he'll fall off."
Identical; not different.
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "That chair with arms," said Dick to the sergeant, "or he'll fall off."
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Then Randal, with beaming face, caught his brother by the shoulders.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That chair with arms," said Dick to the sergeant, "or he'll fall off."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Randal, with beaming face, caught his brother by the shoulders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
tipsyadjectiveUS /ˈtɪpsi/
slightly intoxicated
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
truculentadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌkjələnt/
defiantly aggressive
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dick presented to the expectant three the same disreputable and truculent aspect which had so deeply offended Charles of Mayfair--an aspect so extraordinary as to strike speechless for a moment even the three so deeply interested in his advent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That chair with arms," said Dick to the sergeant, "or he'll fall off."
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading The sergeant brought it, and Dick pushed the still tipsy wretch, a bundle of false elegance deflowered, into its embrace.
