used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
Barrett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Harry Barrett!"
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The rolling stone come home covered with moss."
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading "The rolling stone come home covered with moss."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What, Harry!" exclaimed Mr. Jernshaw, in response to the wrinkles.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading "That's me," said the other, extending his hand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "That's me," said the other, extending his hand.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "What, Harry!" exclaimed Mr. Jernshaw, in response to the wrinkles.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "The rolling stone come home covered with moss."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
Jernshaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That's me," said the other, extending his hand.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading "The rolling stone come home covered with moss."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "That's me," said the other, extending his hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
packetsnounUS /ˈpækɪts/
plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "What, Harry!" exclaimed Mr. Jernshaw, in response to the wrinkles.
uttered with a trill
From this reading "The rolling stone come home covered with moss."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's me," said the other, extending his hand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
do one's shopping
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "The rolling stone come home covered with moss."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's me," said the other, extending his hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
well-built
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, Harry!" exclaimed Mr. Jernshaw, in response to the wrinkles.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
wrinklesnounUS /ˈrɪŋkəlz/
plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
From this reading Mr. Jernshaw, who was taking the opportunity of a lull in business to weigh out pound packets of sugar, knocked his hands together and stood waiting for the order of the tall bronzed man who had just entered the shop--a well-built man of about forty--who was regarding him with blue eyes set in quizzical wrinkles.
