used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
how long something has existed
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
aquilineadjective
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He might have been a Roman emperor in time-worn marble.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
clear-cutadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrkʌt/
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
creamyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːmi/
of the color of cream
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading He might have been a Roman emperor in time-worn marble.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
frock-coat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might have been a Roman emperor in time-worn marble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
IDENTITYnounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
iron-graynoun
the color of freshly broken cast iron
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
jawbones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading He might have been a Roman emperor in time-worn marble.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might have been a Roman emperor in time-worn marble.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
on one occasion
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
ponderouslyadverb
in an uninterestingly ponderous manner
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
portliness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
predatoryadjectiveUS /ˈpredətɔːri/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading He might have been a Roman emperor in time-worn marble.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
make square
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
TabornounUS /ˈteɪbər/
a small drum with one head of soft calfskin
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
time-worn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He might have been a Roman emperor in time-worn marble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A shock of iron-gray hair brushed the back of his collar, and his face was a face to ponder over, a face at once square and aquiline, broad forehead, predatory nose, and the massive lips and jawbones of a conqueror, clear-cut under a skin of creamy ivory.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
in or at the place that
From this reading I came forward, but she as frantically waved me back, and seemed to indicate by her gestures that I was to keep the taxicab where it was.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading CONCERNING THE IDENTITY OF THE MAN WITH THE HIGH VOICE I had my first good look at him while he moved deliberately past me and up to the door of the house: A man past middle age, in frock-coat and silk hat in spite of the season, heavy without portliness, a figure of an elderly athlete.
showing curiosity
From this reading While I stood irresolute, wondering whether to follow, and on what pretext I should do so, the door swung open and he passed ponderously within; and the next instant Mrs. Tabor appeared at the ground-floor window, motioning to me frantically.
