Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The rich aroma of an expensive cigar hung about the atmosphere of Mr. Slotman’s office.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading The rich aroma of an expensive cigar hung about the atmosphere of Mr. Slotman’s office.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The rich aroma of an expensive cigar hung about the atmosphere of Mr. Slotman’s office.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The over—corpulent body was attired lavishly.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

put or send forth

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading The rich aroma of an expensive cigar hung about the atmosphere of Mr. Slotman’s office.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

excessively fat

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading The rich aroma of an expensive cigar hung about the atmosphere of Mr. Slotman’s office.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The rich aroma of an expensive cigar hung about the atmosphere of Mr. Slotman’s office.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

of a pale purple color

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

in a wasteful manner

From this reading The over—corpulent body was attired lavishly.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

form in clay, wax, etc

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

a form of address for a man

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The rich aroma of an expensive cigar hung about the atmosphere of Mr. Slotman’s office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

above and across; more than

From this reading The over—corpulent body was attired lavishly.

obtain a patent for

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

having a point

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The rich aroma of an expensive cigar hung about the atmosphere of Mr. Slotman’s office.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The rich aroma of an expensive cigar hung about the atmosphere of Mr. Slotman’s office.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

in a strange manner

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

marked or decorated with stripes

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

having a toe or toes of a specified kind; often used in combination

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

having come into contact

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

someone paid to operate a typewriter

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

plural of “upper” — the higher of two berths

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was an unpleasant—looking man, strangely corpulent as to body, considering his face was cast in lean and narrow mould, the nose large, prominent and hooked, the lips full, fleshy, and of cherry—like redness, the eyes small, mean, close together and deep set.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading JOAN MEREDYTH, TYPIST Mr. Philip Slotman touched the electric buzzer on his desk and then watched the door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was dressed in a fancy waistcoat, a morning coat, elegantly striped trousers of lavender hue and small pointed—toed, patent—leather boots, with bright tan uppers.