used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was slightly thick-set as to figure, but neither fat nor lean.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading His looks corresponded exactly to the description Tony had given to her Mother.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading His looks corresponded exactly to the description Tony had given to her Mother.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He paused, however, near the door.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading His looks corresponded exactly to the description Tony had given to her Mother.
eye-glass
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From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He was slightly thick-set as to figure, but neither fat nor lean.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He was slightly thick-set as to figure, but neither fat nor lean.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His looks corresponded exactly to the description Tony had given to her Mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His looks corresponded exactly to the description Tony had given to her Mother.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paused, however, near the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His looks corresponded exactly to the description Tony had given to her Mother.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His looks corresponded exactly to the description Tony had given to her Mother.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He paused, however, near the door.
Kesselmeyer
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From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He was slightly thick-set as to figure, but neither fat nor lean.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His looks corresponded exactly to the description Tony had given to her Mother.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His looks corresponded exactly to the description Tony had given to her Mother.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He paused, however, near the door.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He was slightly thick-set as to figure, but neither fat nor lean.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was slightly thick-set as to figure, but neither fat nor lean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused, however, near the door.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was slightly thick-set as to figure, but neither fat nor lean.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
thick-set
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From this reading He was slightly thick-set as to figure, but neither fat nor lean.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His looks corresponded exactly to the description Tony had given to her Mother.
Tony
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From this reading His looks corresponded exactly to the description Tony had given to her Mother.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
unannouncedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
without warning or announcement
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was slightly thick-set as to figure, but neither fat nor lean.
watch-chain
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From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
a Caucasian
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Herr Kesselmeyer entered unannounced, as a friend of the house, without hat or coat.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore a black, already somewhat shiny coat, short tight trousers of the same material, and a white waistcoat, over which went a long thin watch-chain and two or three eye-glass cords.
