adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRAPPED Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
blue-and-red
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
canisternounUS /ˈkænəstər/
a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
coat-pocket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
communenounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːn/
the smallest administrative district of several European countries
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
CosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
fore-lock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TRAPPED Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRAPPED Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
Jarvis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRAPPED Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
jerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
MomentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading TRAPPED Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
oiledadjectiveUS /ɔɪld/
treated with oil
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
protrudingadjectiveUS /proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
Pugsy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRAPPED Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading On the following morning, at ten o'clock to the minute, he made his appearance at the office of _Cosy Moments_, his fore-lock more than usually well oiled in honour of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of the faithful "canister."
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, was not ascertained.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, observed the pair, as they passed through into the inner office, with protruding eyes, and sat speechless for a full five minutes.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading TRAPPED Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With him, in addition to his revolver, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped jersey.
