used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
behoved
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From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
brought into existence
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
borrower'snounUS /ˈbɑːroʊərz/
possessive form of “borrower” — someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
cattlemannoun
a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
CockneynounUS /ˈkɑːkni/
a native of the east end of London
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
Cockney's
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From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
disjointverbUS /dɪsˈdʒɔɪnt/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
Donovan
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From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
the organ of sight
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
feelernounUS /ˈfiːlər/
one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
the state of being honored
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
staying power
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
lendernounUS /ˈlendər/
someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
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 When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
not any; not one
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
one's
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From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
propensitiesnounUS /prəˈpensətiz/
plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
rummageverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒ/
search haphazardly
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
express in words
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
required or under orders
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
carry out
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
THIEVESnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
thievishadjective
given to thievery
From this reading If he borrowed a needle, and the said article was honestly returned, it behoved the lender, knowing the borrower's thievish propensities, to carefully examine it to see that the eye had not been abstracted; for, as Donovan remarked--"Cockney More could steal the milk out of one's tea."
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
umbragenounUS /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIEVES Cockney More was a cattleman, hailing from the port of Baltimore.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
at the time that
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was a born thief and, strange to say, nearly blind; but without doubt, he was a feeler of the first magnitude.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading When I have looked at Cockney's long thin fingers, I have often wondered whether he had power to disjoint them at will, letting them down the legs of his trousers to rummage the locality, while he stood innocently talking to us with his hands in his pockets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That honour which is supposed to exist among thieves, was not known to Cockney More, for he would rob his best friend, and do it in such a way that no man could take umbrage.
