Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Roundjacket was Mr. Rushton's clerk--his "ancient clerk"--though the gentleman was not old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The reader has heard the lawyer say as much.
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
see with attention
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Roundjacket was Mr. Rushton's clerk--his "ancient clerk"--though the gentleman was not old.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
FLOURISHESnounUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃəz/
plural of “flourish” — a showy gesture
From this reading ROUNDJACKET FLOURISHES HIS RULER.
a man of refinement
From this reading Roundjacket was Mr. Rushton's clerk--his "ancient clerk"--though the gentleman was not old.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader has heard the lawyer say as much.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The reader has heard the lawyer say as much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROUNDJACKET FLOURISHES HIS RULER.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MR.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The reader has heard the lawyer say as much.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN WHICH MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The reader has heard the lawyer say as much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Roundjacket was Mr. Rushton's clerk--his "ancient clerk"--though the gentleman was not old.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Roundjacket was Mr. Rushton's clerk--his "ancient clerk"--though the gentleman was not old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
pantaloonsnounUS /ˈpæntəluːnz/
plural of “pantaloon” — a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
persuasivelyadverbUS /pərˈsweɪsɪvli/
in a persuasive manner
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader has heard the lawyer say as much.
ROUNDJACKET
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From this reading ROUNDJACKET FLOURISHES HIS RULER.
RULERnounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading ROUNDJACKET FLOURISHES HIS RULER.
Rushton's
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From this reading Roundjacket was Mr. Rushton's clerk--his "ancient clerk"--though the gentleman was not old.
express in words
From this reading The reader has heard the lawyer say as much.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roundjacket was Mr. Rushton's clerk--his "ancient clerk"--though the gentleman was not old.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Roundjacket was Mr. Rushton's clerk--his "ancient clerk"--though the gentleman was not old.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roundjacket was Mr. Rushton's clerk--his "ancient clerk"--though the gentleman was not old.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MR.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
but in spite of that
From this reading Behold Mr. Roundjacket now, with his short, crisp hair, his cynical, yet authoritative face, his tight pantaloons, and his spotless shirt bosom--seated on his tall stool, and gesticulating persuasively.
