used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
AffableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Affable strangers, pretty girls--it was all the same to Simon.
(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 Affable strangers, pretty girls--it was all the same to Simon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
any thing at all
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
claret-coloured
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From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
someone who is a detective
From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
door-panel
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From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
doorstepnounUS /ˈdɔːrstep/
the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
DRAGON-FLY
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From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Affable strangers, pretty girls--it was all the same to Simon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
Hon
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From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Affable strangers, pretty girls--it was all the same to Simon.
and nothing more
From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
the act of departing
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
monogramnounUS /ˈmɑːnəɡræm/
a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
next-door
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From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
open-heartedness
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From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
by chance
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
Pettigrew's
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From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
pleasantest
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From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Affable strangers, pretty girls--it was all the same to Simon.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
Pugeot
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From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
Ravenshaw
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From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Affable strangers, pretty girls--it was all the same to Simon.
do one's shopping
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
having a supporting base
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
very small
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
tobacconist's
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From this reading It was the property of the Hon. Dick Pugeot, and just as Bobby disappeared into the tobacconist's the Hon. Dick appeared from the doorstep of the next-door shop.
in the direction of
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
un-English
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From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
at the time that
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now, when Bobby Ravenshaw went into the cigar merchant's, leaving Simon outside, he had not noticed particularly a large Dragon-Fly car, claret-coloured and adorned with a tiny monogram on the door-panel, which was standing in front of the shop immediately on the right.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A disposition, in fact, to chum up with anything that appealed to him, without question, without thought.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON-FLY One of the pleasantest, yet perhaps most dangerous, points about Simon Pettigrew's condition was his un-English open-heartedness towards strangers--strangers that pleased him.
