Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

unequivocally detestable

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

in the past

From this reading "Here's the card of a Mr. Isaacson who called some time ago, put it in your pocket.

in addition

From this reading Kellerman had also worked up a history and personality for the newly attired one.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You are Mr. Isaacson," said he.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Kellerman had also worked up a history and personality for the newly attired one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

a small house with a single story

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Here's the card of a Mr. Isaacson who called some time ago, put it in your pocket.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading "Here's the card of a Mr. Isaacson who called some time ago, put it in your pocket.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

the act of departing

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "You are Mr. Isaacson," said he.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here's the card of a Mr. Isaacson who called some time ago, put it in your pocket.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Kellerman had also worked up a history and personality for the newly attired one.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You are Mr. Isaacson," said he.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Here's the card of a Mr. Isaacson who called some time ago, put it in your pocket.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

most important element

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "You are Mr. Isaacson," said he.

very recently

From this reading Kellerman had also worked up a history and personality for the newly attired one.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

according to the clock

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Kellerman had also worked up a history and personality for the newly attired one.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading "Here's the card of a Mr. Isaacson who called some time ago, put it in your pocket.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Here's the card of a Mr. Isaacson who called some time ago, put it in your pocket.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

on the contrary

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You are Mr. Isaacson," said he.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Here's the card of a Mr. Isaacson who called some time ago, put it in your pocket.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Here's the card of a Mr. Isaacson who called some time ago, put it in your pocket.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Kellerman had also worked up a history and personality for the newly attired one.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

be dressed in

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading His appearance was frankly abominable, but quite distinct from the appearance of a man dressed in a grey flannel tennis coat and wearing a Panama--and that was the main point.

which person or people

From this reading "Here's the card of a Mr. Isaacson who called some time ago, put it in your pocket.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Kellerman had also worked up a history and personality for the newly attired one.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading PEBBLEMARSH At five o'clock next day, Jones, re-dressed by Kellerman in a morning coat rather the worse for wear--a coat that had been left behind at the bungalow by one of Kellerman's friends--and a dark cloth cap, took his departure from the bungalow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are Mr. Isaacson," said he.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Here's the card of a Mr. Isaacson who called some time ago, put it in your pocket.