used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading But Mr Beveridge was an amateur in the sex, and he smiled complacently as he smoked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Mr Beveridge was an amateur in the sex, and he smiled complacently as he smoked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Mr Beveridge was an amateur in the sex, and he smiled complacently as he smoked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
a line of approach
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
BeveridgenounUS /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
British economist (born in India) whose report on social insurance provided the basis for most of the social legislation on which the welfare state in the United Kingdom is based (1879-1963)
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr Beveridge was an amateur in the sex, and he smiled complacently as he smoked.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
Clankwood
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From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading But Mr Beveridge was an amateur in the sex, and he smiled complacently as he smoked.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
Dr
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From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
one or the other of two
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
Escort's
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From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
Escott's
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From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
highest in quality
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Mr Beveridge was an amateur in the sex, and he smiled complacently as he smoked.
hemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
in the near future
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
rakedverbUS /reɪkt/
past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading But Mr Beveridge was an amateur in the sex, and he smiled complacently as he smoked.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But Mr Beveridge was an amateur in the sex, and he smiled complacently as he smoked.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading But Mr Beveridge was an amateur in the sex, and he smiled complacently as he smoked.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
in a swift manner
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
up to a particular time
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost dark, the air bit keen, the dim park with its population of black trees was filled with a frosty, eager stillness.
at the time that
From this reading He had waited barely three minutes when the quick clatter of a pair of horses fell on his ears, and presently the lights of a carriage and pair, driving swiftly away from Clankwood, raked the drive on either side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading All round the invisible wall hemmed him in, the ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and sixpence lay useless in his pocket till that was past, and his one hope depended on a woman.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading At sixteen minutes to five Mr Beveridge stood by the side of the Clankwood Avenue, comfortably wrapped in Dr Escort’s fur coat, and smoking with the greatest relish one of Dr Escott’s undeniable cigars.
