used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
in addition
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
batchnounUS /bætʃ/
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
for the reason that
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
BLACKETT
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From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
buckskinsnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪnz/
(used in the plural) breeches made of buckskin
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
cattle-wharf
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From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
dark-blueadjective
of a dark shade of blue
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
Deptford
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From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
dishonorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnərəbəl/
lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
etc
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From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
flannelsnounUS /ˈflænəlz/
plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
flurriedverbUS /ˈflɜːrid/
inflected form of “flurry” — move in an agitated or confused manner
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
gangsnounUS /ɡæŋz/
plural of “gang” — an association of criminals
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
habitués
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From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
Harcourt
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From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
HURST
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From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
immediately past
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
long-horns
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From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
LTD
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From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
nattyadjectiveUS /ˈnæti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
PATERNOSTERnoun
(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as “our father”
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
proddingnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
pubnounUS /pʌb/
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
QuestnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
with low volume
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
Ratcliff
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From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
on the contrary
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
witty remark
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
Solomon'snounUS /ˈsɑːləmənz/
possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
square-chinned
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From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
sunfishnounUS /ˈsʌnfɪʃ/
the lean flesh of any of numerous American perch-like fishes of the family Centrarchidae
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
toffnounUS /tɔːf/
informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
Tucker'snounUS /ˈtʌkərz/
possessive form of “tucker” — United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
well-deck
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From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His dark-blue eyes settled on an ancient and dishonorable well-deck cargo tank of some three thousand tons, from which the last batch of cattle were being driven into the wharf pens.
which person or people
From this reading Harcourt, who was strolling along in a rather aimless fashion, nodded quietly to the astonished S.P.C.A. inspector, replied to the latter's flurried greeting that it certainly was a fine day, and passed on.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As he strode along the cattle-wharf at Deptford, he looked as much out of place as would a royal highness if suddenly dropped among the habitués of Sally Tucker's pub.
YachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Nevertheless, because of the Royal Yacht Club insignia on his cap, and also because his face was very brown and square-chinned and his shoulders rather broader than most, his "sunfish" prodding the long-horns down the gangs kept their comments strictly to themselves.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading _Author of "Solomon's Quest" "The Seal of Solomon," etc._ _London: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, E.C._ Frederick L. C. Harcourt, Viscount Ratcliff, was extremely natty in his flannels, buckskins, and yachting cap, and consequently he aroused tremendous excitement, plainly being nothing more or less than a "toff" of the first water.
