used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
(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 Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
BATHSnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
for the reason that
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though he had been up the whole of the night, he showed no signs of weariness.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
BoundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We'll get rid of this girl and Solly White by the same stroke.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
Crewe
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From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
faggedadjective
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
game'snounUS /ɡeɪmz/
possessive form of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Half the game's won," said the colonel.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We'll get rid of this girl and Solly White by the same stroke.
a young female
From this reading "We'll get rid of this girl and Solly White by the same stroke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Half the game's won," said the colonel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he had been up the whole of the night, he showed no signs of weariness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Though he had been up the whole of the night, he showed no signs of weariness.
not any; not one
From this reading Though he had been up the whole of the night, he showed no signs of weariness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
PintonounUS /ˈpɪntoʊ/
a spotted or calico horse or pony
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
relieve from
From this reading "We'll get rid of this girl and Solly White by the same stroke.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Half the game's won," said the colonel.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "We'll get rid of this girl and Solly White by the same stroke.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Though he had been up the whole of the night, he showed no signs of weariness.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Though he had been up the whole of the night, he showed no signs of weariness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
Solly
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From this reading "We'll get rid of this girl and Solly White by the same stroke.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading "We'll get rid of this girl and Solly White by the same stroke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We'll get rid of this girl and Solly White by the same stroke.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he had been up the whole of the night, he showed no signs of weariness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
TURKISHadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading IN THE TURKISH BATHS Colonel Boundary had a breakfast party of three.
unshavenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪvən/
not shaved
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though he had been up the whole of the night, he showed no signs of weariness.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll get rid of this girl and Solly White by the same stroke.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Though he had been up the whole of the night, he showed no signs of weariness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
a Caucasian
From this reading "We'll get rid of this girl and Solly White by the same stroke.
which person or people
From this reading Not so Pinto or Crewe, who looked fagged out and all the more tired because they were both conspicuously unshaven.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Though he had been up the whole of the night, he showed no signs of weariness.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "Half the game's won," said the colonel.
