1919
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From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The man on the sidewalk smiled and walked across the pavement.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
droskynoun
an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used in Poland and Russia
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
one or the other of two
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
the organ of sight
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
opinion or judgment
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
flexibilitynounUS /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/
the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
death of a person
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
HaynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
intooski
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From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
Kursky
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From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
Malcolm
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From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
the force of workers available
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
monstrouslyadverb
in a hideous manner
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
MoscownounUS /ˈmɑːskoʊ/
a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The man on the sidewalk smiled and walked across the pavement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
paddedadjectiveUS /ˈpædɪd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The man on the sidewalk smiled and walked across the pavement.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading The man on the sidewalk smiled and walked across the pavement.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The man on the sidewalk smiled and walked across the pavement.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
the season of growth
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
make square
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
dependable
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
in or at that place or location
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
thoughtful-looking
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From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
Voksal
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From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The man on the sidewalk smiled and walked across the pavement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading TERROR IN MAKING In the spring of 1919 Malcolm Hay came out from the Kursky Voksal carrying his own well-worn valise.
a Caucasian
From this reading An indifferent cigar was clenched between his white teeth, and there was a sparkle of amusement in his grave eyes.
which person or people
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading He stood seventy inches in his stockings, and an excellent judge of men who looked him over, noted the set and width of shoulders, the upward lift of chin, the tanned face and flexibility of body, marked him down "soldier"--either American or English.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Malcolm looked up and down the deserted street and then caught the eye of the solitary _intooski_, a thoughtful-looking man with a short, square beard, looking monstrously stout in his padded green coat, the livery of the Moscow drosky driver.
