used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
in the past
From this reading “Waters—just show these gentlemen that entry we looked up a while ago.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
Blick
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From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
Blick's
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From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
a person who is in charge
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading “Waters—just show these gentlemen that entry we looked up a while ago.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Waters—just show these gentlemen that entry we looked up a while ago.”
GOSSIPnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
gunsmithnoun
someone who makes or repairs guns
From this reading “My manager, Mr. Waters,” said the gunsmith.
gunsmith's
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From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
a message received and understood
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
and nothing more
From this reading “Waters—just show these gentlemen that entry we looked up a while ago.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Waters—just show these gentlemen that entry we looked up a while ago.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading “My manager, Mr. Waters,” said the gunsmith.
the force of workers available
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “My manager, Mr. Waters,” said the gunsmith.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My manager, Mr. Waters,” said the gunsmith.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
and nothing more
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
only a very short time before
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
do one's shopping
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Waters—just show these gentlemen that entry we looked up a while ago.”
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
stoliditynoun
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Waters—just show these gentlemen that entry we looked up a while ago.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Waters—just show these gentlemen that entry we looked up a while ago.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Waters—just show these gentlemen that entry we looked up a while ago.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “My manager, Mr. Waters,” said the gunsmith.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Waters—just show these gentlemen that entry we looked up a while ago.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
at the time that
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
in or at the place that
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Waters—just show these gentlemen that entry we looked up a while ago.”
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP The Chief Constable had followed close upon Blick’s heels when the detective walked into the gunsmith’s shop, and he caught the whispered information.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not as accustomed as Blick was to reserve of speech and stolidity of expression he let out a word of surprise, scarcely checked.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But Blick said nothing, and his only sign was one of assent to the gunsmith’s proposition: together the three men went to the back of the shop, where a sharp looking young man was busy with account books.
