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From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
(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 INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
brewsnounUS /bruːz/
plural of “brew” — drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
bristledadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪsəld/
having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
clippersnounUS /ˈklɪpərz/
plural of “clipper” — (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
cocktailsnounUS /ˈkɑːkteɪlz/
plural of “cocktail” — a short mixed drink
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
compounder
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From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
cynicnounUS /ˈsɪnɪk/
someone who is critical of the motives of others
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
true confidential information
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
disbelieveverbUS /dɪsbəˈliːv/
reject as false; refuse to accept
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
one or the other of two
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
else
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From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
half the width of an em
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
divisible by two
From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
set up or found
From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
gentilitynounUS /dʒenˈtɪlɪti/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
INTRODUCESverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
LAURA
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From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
engage in
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
Malla-Nulla
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From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
used to form the superlative
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
of an obscure nature
From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
not any; not one
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
not one, and not any
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
the local environment
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
qualmnoun
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
sampledverbUS /ˈsæmpəld/
past form of “sample” — take a sample of
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
seaboardnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
SLADE
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From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
text-books
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From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
topicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɑːpəkəl/
pertaining to the surface of a body part
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
tête-à-tête
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From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
under normal conditions
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George Carter found even upon the surface of his superior officer at Malla-Nulla factory much that was mysterious.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His head was bald, and the gray hair on his face and above his ears was either as short as clippers could make it, or else bristled with a two weeks' growth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
at the time that
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
a Caucasian
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a larger audience he was one part cynic and six parts ruffian; he was admitted to be the most skilful compounder of cocktails on all that section of the West African seaboard; and he sampled his own brews in such quantities, and with such impunity, as gave the lie to all text-books on topical medicine.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading INTRODUCES MISS LAURA SLADE If a white man in a West African factory volunteers details of his previous history, all hearers are quite at liberty to believe or disbelieve, as suits their whim; but if, on the other hand, no word about previous record is offered, Coast etiquette strictly rules that none shall be asked for.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There were moments when Mr. Smith exhibited an unmistakable gentility; but these were rare; and they usually occurred when the pair of them lunched _en tête-à-tête_ at 11 o'clock, and Smith had worked off his morning qualm, and had not commenced his afternoon refreshment.
