used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was garbed in a blue blouse and loose trousers of the same color.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he drew closer Peggy and Roy perceived that he was a Chinaman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading It was garbed in a blue blouse and loose trousers of the same color.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was garbed in a blue blouse and loose trousers of the same color.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Embroidered slippers without heels caused a curious shuffling gait in the newcomer.
Chinamannoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading As he drew closer Peggy and Roy perceived that he was a Chinaman.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As he drew closer Peggy and Roy perceived that he was a Chinaman.
coiledadjectiveUS /kɔɪld/
curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading It was garbed in a blue blouse and loose trousers of the same color.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Embroidered slippers without heels caused a curious shuffling gait in the newcomer.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As he drew closer Peggy and Roy perceived that he was a Chinaman.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
EmbroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Embroidered slippers without heels caused a curious shuffling gait in the newcomer.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Embroidered slippers without heels caused a curious shuffling gait in the newcomer.
garbedadjectiveUS /ɡɑːrbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was garbed in a blue blouse and loose trousers of the same color.
the act of giving
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he drew closer Peggy and Roy perceived that he was a Chinaman.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Embroidered slippers without heels caused a curious shuffling gait in the newcomer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was garbed in a blue blouse and loose trousers of the same color.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading It was garbed in a blue blouse and loose trousers of the same color.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Embroidered slippers without heels caused a curious shuffling gait in the newcomer.
not divisible by two
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
Peggy
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From this reading As he drew closer Peggy and Roy perceived that he was a Chinaman.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading As he drew closer Peggy and Roy perceived that he was a Chinaman.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
queuenounUS /kjuː/
a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he drew closer Peggy and Roy perceived that he was a Chinaman.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was garbed in a blue blouse and loose trousers of the same color.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading Embroidered slippers without heels caused a curious shuffling gait in the newcomer.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Embroidered slippers without heels caused a curious shuffling gait in the newcomer.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he drew closer Peggy and Roy perceived that he was a Chinaman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
the upper part of anything
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading It was garbed in a blue blouse and loose trousers of the same color.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED From one of the huts at the upper end of the miniature valley an odd figure emerged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was garbed in a blue blouse and loose trousers of the same color.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Embroidered slippers without heels caused a curious shuffling gait in the newcomer.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading His queue was coiled upon the top of his skull, giving a queer expression to his stolid features, over which the yellow skin was stretched as tightly as parchment on a drum.
