used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
alteringnounUS /ˈɔːltərɪŋ/
the sterilization of an animal
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
from appearances alone
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What a pity they should be scentless.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
BurbagenounUS /ˈbɜːrbɪdʒ/
English actor who was the first to play the leading role in several of Shakespeare's tragedies (1567-1619)
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
Clarges
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From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
Cleek
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From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
clippedadjectiveUS /klɪpt/
cut or trimmed by clipping
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
else
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From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
divisible by two
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
fixedlyadverb
in a fixed manner
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
a long fixed look
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
Narkom
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From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
particlenounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəl/
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading What a pity they should be scentless.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
scentlessadjective
lacking the sense of smell
From this reading What a pity they should be scentless.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What a pity they should be scentless.
term of address for a man
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
move hurridly
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
splotches
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From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
SuperbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
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 Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Narkom jumped out, beckoned Sir Henry to follow him, and together they hurried into the grounds in quest of Cleek.
tulipnounUS /ˈtuːləp/
any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
walking-stick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a pity they should be scentless.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where the famous tulip beds made splotches of brilliant colour against the clear emerald of the closely clipped grass they came upon him--a solitary figure in the garb of the elderly seaman, "Captain Burbage, of Clarges Street"--seated on one of the garden benches, his hands folded over the knob of his thick walking-stick and his chin resting upon them, staring fixedly at the gorgeous flowers and apparently deaf and blind to all else.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading The chauffeur proved that he could "streak it" as close to the margin of the speed limit as the law dared wink at, even in the case of the well-known red limousine, and in a little over ten minutes pulled up before the park gates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was not, however; for as the superintendent approached he, without altering his gaze or his attitude in the slightest particle, said with the utmost calmness: "Superb, are they not, my friend?
