used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He carried a very substantial-looking walking-stick of great thickness and weight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had not replaced the spectacles broken in his fall at the Hanover in Chetwynd Street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
BoroughnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He had not replaced the spectacles broken in his fall at the Hanover in Chetwynd Street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried a very substantial-looking walking-stick of great thickness and weight.
Chetwynd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not replaced the spectacles broken in his fall at the Hanover in Chetwynd Street.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading WINDING UP THE CLOCK.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
clothing in general
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
being one more than ten
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He had not replaced the spectacles broken in his fall at the Hanover in Chetwynd Street.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He carried a very substantial-looking walking-stick of great thickness and weight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
HanovernounUS /ˈhænoʊvər/
a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading He had not replaced the spectacles broken in his fall at the Hanover in Chetwynd Street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not replaced the spectacles broken in his fall at the Hanover in Chetwynd Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
manifestlyadverbUS /ˈmænəfestli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not replaced the spectacles broken in his fall at the Hanover in Chetwynd Street.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He carried a very substantial-looking walking-stick of great thickness and weight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
on one occasion
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading He had not replaced the spectacles broken in his fall at the Hanover in Chetwynd Street.
seedyadjectiveUS /ˈsiːdi/
full of seeds
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading He had not replaced the spectacles broken in his fall at the Hanover in Chetwynd Street.
Stamer
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From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had not replaced the spectacles broken in his fall at the Hanover in Chetwynd Street.
substantial-looking
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From this reading He carried a very substantial-looking walking-stick of great thickness and weight.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINDING UP THE CLOCK.
thicknessnounUS /ˈθɪknəs/
the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
From this reading He carried a very substantial-looking walking-stick of great thickness and weight.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
male cat
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WINDING UP THE CLOCK.
precisely as stated
From this reading He carried a very substantial-looking walking-stick of great thickness and weight.
walking-stick
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From this reading He carried a very substantial-looking walking-stick of great thickness and weight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading He carried a very substantial-looking walking-stick of great thickness and weight.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
at the time that
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading It was eleven o'clock that night when Tom Stamer, dressed in the seedy black clothes and wearing the false beard and whiskers he had on in the morning, started from the Borough once more for the West.
WINDINGadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading WINDING UP THE CLOCK.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was not a loaded stick, but it would manifestly be a terrible weapon at close quarters, for, instead of consisting of metal only in one part of one end, it was composed of metal throughout.
