used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN QUICKENS Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
blue-and-red
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
make calm or still
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN QUICKENS Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
canisternounUS /ˈkænəstər/
a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
an occurrence of something
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
coat-pocket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
communenounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːn/
the smallest administrative district of several European countries
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
the organ of sight
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
forelocknoun
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN QUICKENS Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN QUICKENS Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
located inward
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
Jarvis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN QUICKENS Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
and nothing more
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN QUICKENS Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
oiledadjectiveUS /ɔɪld/
treated with oil
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
PeacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
protrudingadjectiveUS /proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
Pugsy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
QUICKENSverbUS /ˈkwɪkənz/
third-person singular of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN QUICKENS Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN QUICKENS Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
trustynounUS /ˈtrʌsti/
a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
under normal conditions
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN QUICKENS Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Early in the afternoon he made his appearance at the office of _Peaceful Moments_, his forelock more than usually well oiled in honor of the occasion, and his right coat-pocket bulging in a manner that betrayed to the initiated eye the presence of his trusty "canister."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
which person or people
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether he brought him as an ally in case of need or merely as a kindred soul with whom he might commune during his vigil, did not appear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Pugsy, startled out of his wonted calm by the arrival of this distinguished company, gazed after the pair, as they passed into the inner office, with protruding eyes.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN QUICKENS Mr. Jarvis was as good as his word.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With him, in addition, he brought a long, thin young man who wore under his brown tweed coat a blue-and-red striped sweater.
