used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His physique, his carriage, everything about him, suggested indubitably the trained athlete.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading His physique, his carriage, everything about him, suggested indubitably the trained athlete.
attractive-looking
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From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His shoulders were broad, his chest deep, and his hips narrow.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading His physique, his carriage, everything about him, suggested indubitably the trained athlete.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading His shoulders were broad, his chest deep, and his hips narrow.
chop-house
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From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
coarselyadverb
in coarse pieces
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His shoulders were broad, his chest deep, and his hips narrow.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading His physique, his carriage, everything about him, suggested indubitably the trained athlete.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He stood fully three inches over six feet.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He stood fully three inches over six feet.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood fully three inches over six feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading His shoulders were broad, his chest deep, and his hips narrow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His shoulders were broad, his chest deep, and his hips narrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading He stood fully three inches over six feet.
indubitablyadverb
in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted
From this reading His physique, his carriage, everything about him, suggested indubitably the trained athlete.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
mid-twentiesnoun
the time of life between 20 and 30
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading His shoulders were broad, his chest deep, and his hips narrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He stood fully three inches over six feet.
overdressedadjective
dressed too elaborately
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading His physique, his carriage, everything about him, suggested indubitably the trained athlete.
on the contrary
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
second-rateadjective
moderate to inferior in quality
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading His shoulders were broad, his chest deep, and his hips narrow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He stood fully three inches over six feet.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood fully three inches over six feet.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading His physique, his carriage, everything about him, suggested indubitably the trained athlete.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He stood fully three inches over six feet.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading His physique, his carriage, everything about him, suggested indubitably the trained athlete.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
well-proportionedadjective
of pleasing proportions
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His shoulders were broad, his chest deep, and his hips narrow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was noticeable, not so much for her fine figure and coarsely beautiful face as for the size and appearance of her companion, a large, well-proportioned man in the mid-twenties, with such a tremendous beard that it gave him the appearance of hiding in ambush.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A MEETING OF MYSTERY A RATHER attractive-looking, though overdressed, young woman was dining in a second-rate chop-house in London.
