used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'I want a North Sea fisherman's outfit.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Then he looked round for a glass, anxious to satisfy himself that he had the appearance of a North Sea fisherman.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Then he looked round for a glass, anxious to satisfy himself that he had the appearance of a North Sea fisherman.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading 'I will try them on,' the lad said, and, retiring behind a screen, changed his clothes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading 'I will try them on,' the lad said, and, retiring behind a screen, changed his clothes.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
clothing in general
From this reading 'I will try them on,' the lad said, and, retiring behind a screen, changed his clothes.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
fancy-dress
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From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
fear-noughts
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From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Then he looked round for a glass, anxious to satisfy himself that he had the appearance of a North Sea fisherman.
fisherman'snounUS /ˈfɪʃərmənz/
possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading 'I want a North Sea fisherman's outfit.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
gentlemanly-looking
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From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Then he looked round for a glass, anxious to satisfy himself that he had the appearance of a North Sea fisherman.
Grimsby
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From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then he looked round for a glass, anxious to satisfy himself that he had the appearance of a North Sea fisherman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I want a North Sea fisherman's outfit.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
jerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
a boy or man
From this reading 'I will try them on,' the lad said, and, retiring behind a screen, changed his clothes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then he looked round for a glass, anxious to satisfy himself that he had the appearance of a North Sea fisherman.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading 'I want a North Sea fisherman's outfit.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
oilskins
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From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'I will try them on,' the lad said, and, retiring behind a screen, changed his clothes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading 'I want a North Sea fisherman's outfit.'
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading 'I will try them on,' the lad said, and, retiring behind a screen, changed his clothes.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then he looked round for a glass, anxious to satisfy himself that he had the appearance of a North Sea fisherman.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I will try them on,' the lad said, and, retiring behind a screen, changed his clothes.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Then he looked round for a glass, anxious to satisfy himself that he had the appearance of a North Sea fisherman.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading 'I will try them on,' the lad said, and, retiring behind a screen, changed his clothes.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading 'I want a North Sea fisherman's outfit.'
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
shopkeepernounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
theatricals
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From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 'I will try them on,' the lad said, and, retiring behind a screen, changed his clothes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he looked round for a glass, anxious to satisfy himself that he had the appearance of a North Sea fisherman.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he looked round for a glass, anxious to satisfy himself that he had the appearance of a North Sea fisherman.
top-boots
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From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading 'I will try them on,' the lad said, and, retiring behind a screen, changed his clothes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In two or three minutes he had produced for inspection a jersey, thick trousers--commonly called 'fear-noughts'--heavy top-boots, and a set of oilskins.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading 'I want a North Sea fisherman's outfit.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'I will try them on,' the lad said, and, retiring behind a screen, changed his clothes.
an affirmative
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'Yes, sir,' the Grimsby shopkeeper answered cheerfully, suspecting that his young, gentlemanly-looking customer required the things for a fancy-dress entertainment or theatricals.
