used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was a big man--a man whom people turned to look at--a distinctly noticeable man.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a big man--a man whom people turned to look at--a distinctly noticeable man.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
Brooke'snounUS /brʊks/
possessive form of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
dark-brownadjective
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
deep-setadjective
having a sunken area
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading He was a big man--a man whom people turned to look at--a distinctly noticeable man.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
hairdressernounUS /ˈherdresər/
someone who cuts or beautifies hair
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a big man--a man whom people turned to look at--a distinctly noticeable man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
Lesley
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From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
fasten with a lock
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was a big man--a man whom people turned to look at--a distinctly noticeable man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MANNER OF MAN.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE MANNER OF MAN.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
not any; not one
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading He was a big man--a man whom people turned to look at--a distinctly noticeable man.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MANNER OF MAN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was a big man--a man whom people turned to look at--a distinctly noticeable man.
by chance
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
shortnessnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtnəs/
the property of being of short spatial extent
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
Southampton
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From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
stoutnessnounUS /ˈstaʊtnəs/
the property of being strong and resolute
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
subvertverbUS /səbˈvɜːrt/
cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
sunburnedadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnbɜːrnd/
suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANNER OF MAN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a big man--a man whom people turned to look at--a distinctly noticeable man.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He was a big man--a man whom people turned to look at--a distinctly noticeable man.
unrulyadjectiveUS /ənˈruːli/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the day preceding Lesley Brooke's arrival in London, a tall, broad-shouldered man was walking along Southampton Row.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a big man--a man whom people turned to look at--a distinctly noticeable man.
wide-chested
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From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was considerably taller and broader than the average of his fellows: he was wide-chested and muscular, though without any inclination to stoutness; and he had a handsome, sunburned face, with a short brown beard and deep-set, dark-brown eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His hair was not cut quite to the conventional shortness, perhaps: there was a lock that would fall in an unruly manner across the broad brow with an obstinacy no hairdresser could subvert.
