used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
aquilineadjective
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "My dear sir, do be more careful--" then he recognized the lamplighter.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "My dear sir, do be more careful--" then he recognized the lamplighter.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
not accessible to view
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "My dear sir, do be more careful--" then he recognized the lamplighter.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
expostulationnoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
a man of refinement
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
HARBISON
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From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
lamplighternounUS /ˈlæmplaɪtər/
(when gas was used for streetlights) a person who lights and extinguishes streetlights
From this reading "My dear sir, do be more careful--" then he recognized the lamplighter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "My dear sir, do be more careful--" then he recognized the lamplighter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
Shrimplin
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From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
Shrimplin's
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From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
term of address for a man
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
slouchnounUS /slaʊtʃ/
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
Terror-strickenadjective
struck or filled with terror
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "My dear sir, do be more careful--" then he recognized the lamplighter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Colonel George Harbison, much astonished and in utter ignorance of the cause of Mr. Shrimplin's alarm, took that gentleman by the collar and deftly jerked him into an erect posture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
wearernounUS /ˈwerər/
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
a Caucasian
From this reading There was no mistaking the nose, thin and aquiline, the bristling mustache and white imperial, the soft gray slouch hat, or the military cloak that half concealed the stalwart form of its wearer.
belonging to which person
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE COLONEL GEORGE HARBISON Terror-stricken as he was, Mr. Shrimplin recognized the man into whose arms he had fallen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My dear sir!" the colonel began in a tone of mild expostulation, evidently thinking he had a drunken man to deal with.
