used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
completely unclothed
From this reading The removal of my beard laid bare the weal the Captain's whip had raised.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading The removal of my beard laid bare the weal the Captain's whip had raised.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading I shaved with the Captain's razor and wondered why I did not in the least mind resting indebted to his courtesy.
damask-covered
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From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I shaved with the Captain's razor and wondered why I did not in the least mind resting indebted to his courtesy.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
Dutchman's
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From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the socks were silk.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading I shaved with the Captain's razor and wondered why I did not in the least mind resting indebted to his courtesy.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I shaved with the Captain's razor and wondered why I did not in the least mind resting indebted to his courtesy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
lodging-house
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From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I shaved with the Captain's razor and wondered why I did not in the least mind resting indebted to his courtesy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I shaved with the Captain's razor and wondered why I did not in the least mind resting indebted to his courtesy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
Ottley
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From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The removal of my beard laid bare the weal the Captain's whip had raised.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading I shaved with the Captain's razor and wondered why I did not in the least mind resting indebted to his courtesy.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading The removal of my beard laid bare the weal the Captain's whip had raised.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I shaved with the Captain's razor and wondered why I did not in the least mind resting indebted to his courtesy.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading I shaved with the Captain's razor and wondered why I did not in the least mind resting indebted to his courtesy.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading Even the socks were silk.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
the act of using
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ottley Shows His Hand The Captain's linen he had laid out for my use on his damask-covered cot was composed of the very finest silk.
wealnoun
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
From this reading The removal of my beard laid bare the weal the Captain's whip had raised.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the socks were silk.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The removal of my beard laid bare the weal the Captain's whip had raised.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I shaved with the Captain's razor and wondered why I did not in the least mind resting indebted to his courtesy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I shaved with the Captain's razor and wondered why I did not in the least mind resting indebted to his courtesy.
work-worn
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From this reading I was positively ashamed to draw my stained and work-worn outer garments over them; and I thought, with a sigh, of my two decent suits of tweed lying, like the Dutchman's anchor, far away--in a Cairo lodging-house, to be precise.
