used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PATSY STRIKES A SNAG.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
in addition
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
barringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Patsy Garvan never did things by halves.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
dapperadjectiveUS /ˈdæpər/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Patsy Garvan never did things by halves.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Keep that same expression on your face, old top.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Keep that same expression on your face, old top.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
set up or found
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
Garvan
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From this reading Patsy Garvan never did things by halves.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Patsy Garvan never did things by halves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
inclosurenounUS /ˌɪnˈkloʊʒər/
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
inoffensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/
not causing anger or annoyance
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Keep that same expression on your face, old top.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Patsy Garvan never did things by halves.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Keep that same expression on your face, old top.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Keep that same expression on your face, old top.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
PATSYnounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading PATSY STRIKES A SNAG.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
with speed
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
with low volume
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
unusual or striking
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Keep that same expression on your face, old top.
sauntered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
SNAGverbUS /snæɡ/
catch on a snag
From this reading PATSY STRIKES A SNAG.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
express in speech
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading PATSY STRIKES A SNAG.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Patsy Garvan never did things by halves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
the upper part of anything
From this reading “Keep that same expression on your face, old top.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
directed up
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
Vernon
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From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
Westgate
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From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though it was a busy hour of the day and the subordinate clerks actively engaged, Patsy quickly found an opportunity to speak to Vernon, to whom he said quietly:
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Soon after six o’clock that evening a dapper young man of remarkably inoffensive aspect, barring a somewhat fierce upward twist of his mustache, which was also remarkable in that it could be quickly transferred to his vest pocket--soon after six o’clock this dapper young man entered the Hotel Westgate and sauntered to the office inclosure.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Keep that same expression on your face, old top.
