used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
begrimedadjective
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
callousedadjectiveUS /ˈkæləst/
having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
CARTER'SnounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading NICK CARTER’S CRAFT.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come nearer, my man,” said Nick pleasantly.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading NICK CARTER’S CRAFT.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is your name?”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Come nearer, my man,” said Nick pleasantly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “What is your name?”
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading “Come nearer, my man,” said Nick pleasantly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading NICK CARTER’S CRAFT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
and nothing more
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “Come nearer, my man,” said Nick pleasantly.
red-cheeked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Come nearer, my man,” said Nick pleasantly.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is your name?”
which person or people
From this reading Nick Carter needed only to glance at the face of the man who had entered to feel assured of his honesty.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
a late time of life
From this reading He was a rugged, red-cheeked Scotchman of nearly fifty years, clad in a checked blouse and overalls and carrying in one of his begrimed and calloused hands a faded woolen cap.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What is your name?”
