used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
the two together, not just one
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was never off duty.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
a movement into or inward
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
held dear
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TITTLE-TATTLE OF MR.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was never off duty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TITTLE-TATTLE OF MR.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was never off duty.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
RecordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
sauntering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
do one's shopping
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
TEALnounUS /tiːl/
a blue-green color or pigment
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
TITTLE-TATTLEnoun
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading TITTLE-TATTLE OF MR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
not known
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
unregisteredadjectiveUS /ənˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) not recorded with or certified by an official breed association
From this reading His leisure hours would always find him sauntering round the preserves of other divisions, listening to gossip in public houses and at coffee stalls, entering queer and unregistered "clubs," and paying friendly calls on eccentric gentlemen not unknown to the Records Office.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
which person or people
From this reading TEAL Inspector Teal was that unusual type of man who literally takes both pride and pleasure in his employment.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Teal loved talking shop, and would do so for hours on end if he found a listener on whom his enthusiasm was not wasted.
