used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Your story of the doings in and about Schwartzberg holds out a promise of entertainment,” smiled Ashton-Kirk.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
Ashton-Kirk
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From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading In his hand he held a heavy hickory stick, which he balanced like a swordsman.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading “Your story of the doings in and about Schwartzberg holds out a promise of entertainment,” smiled Ashton-Kirk.
put on clothes
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading “Your story of the doings in and about Schwartzberg holds out a promise of entertainment,” smiled Ashton-Kirk.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
FurnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In his hand he held a heavy hickory stick, which he balanced like a swordsman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading In his hand he held a heavy hickory stick, which he balanced like a swordsman.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In his hand he held a heavy hickory stick, which he balanced like a swordsman.
hickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading In his hand he held a heavy hickory stick, which he balanced like a swordsman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading “Your story of the doings in and about Schwartzberg holds out a promise of entertainment,” smiled Ashton-Kirk.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In his hand he held a heavy hickory stick, which he balanced like a swordsman.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Your story of the doings in and about Schwartzberg holds out a promise of entertainment,” smiled Ashton-Kirk.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
primedadjectiveUS /praɪmd/
(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading “Your story of the doings in and about Schwartzberg holds out a promise of entertainment,” smiled Ashton-Kirk.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
Scanlon
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From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
Schwartzberg
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From this reading “Your story of the doings in and about Schwartzberg holds out a promise of entertainment,” smiled Ashton-Kirk.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
a particular situation
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Your story of the doings in and about Schwartzberg holds out a promise of entertainment,” smiled Ashton-Kirk.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
springyadjective
elastic; rebounds readily
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading In his hand he held a heavy hickory stick, which he balanced like a swordsman.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “Your story of the doings in and about Schwartzberg holds out a promise of entertainment,” smiled Ashton-Kirk.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
swordsmannoun
someone skilled at fencing
From this reading In his hand he held a heavy hickory stick, which he balanced like a swordsman.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
well-fitting
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From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
at the time that
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH THE SPECIAL DETECTIVE TAKES UP THE HUNT After dinner, Ashton-Kirk smoked a cigar with his friend; then he retired to dress for the journey to Marlowe Furnace.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading When he reappeared he wore a rough, well-fitting grey suit, a grey flannel shirt, a cloth cap and a pair of springy tan shoes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You looked primed for work,” approved Bat Scanlon, as he stood up and buttoned his coat across his big chest.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your story of the doings in and about Schwartzberg holds out a promise of entertainment,” smiled Ashton-Kirk.
