used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Then he looked up abruptly.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Do you know where you are, Major?” he said.
next to; at the side of
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “What bill? what blunder? what loss?”
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading “What bill? what blunder? what loss?”
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know where you are, Major?” he said.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
hawk-like
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From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he looked up abruptly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know where you are, Major?” he said.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then he looked up abruptly.
something that is lost
From this reading “What bill? what blunder? what loss?”
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “Do you know where you are, Major?” he said.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
Northover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Do you know where you are, Major?” he said.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
screwedverbUS /skruːd/
past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he looked up abruptly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he looked up abruptly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What bill? what blunder? what loss?”
in or at the place that
From this reading “Do you know where you are, Major?” he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr P. G. Northover advanced in the centre of the room, thoughtfully, and with a great deal of unconscious dignity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On closer consideration, there were apparent about him other things beside a screwed moustache, especially a lean, sallow face, hawk-like, and not without a careworn intelligence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know where you are, Major?” he said.
