used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Wingate paused on the threshold of the room and his hand crept into his pocket.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading "Nothing quite so crude, Wingate," he said.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Phipps seemed to notice the gesture and shook his head.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
destroyed or killed
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Wingate paused on the threshold of the room and his hand crept into his pocket.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nothing quite so crude, Wingate," he said.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Phipps seemed to notice the gesture and shook his head.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wingate paused on the threshold of the room and his hand crept into his pocket.
knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/
made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing quite so crude, Wingate," he said.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Phipps seemed to notice the gesture and shook his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wingate paused on the threshold of the room and his hand crept into his pocket.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Wingate paused on the threshold of the room and his hand crept into his pocket.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
Phipps
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From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Wingate paused on the threshold of the room and his hand crept into his pocket.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Nothing quite so crude, Wingate," he said.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Wingate paused on the threshold of the room and his hand crept into his pocket.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nothing quite so crude, Wingate," he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Phipps seemed to notice the gesture and shook his head.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Phipps seemed to notice the gesture and shook his head.
Slate's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Nothing quite so crude, Wingate," he said.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
spuriousadjectiveUS /sˈpjʊriəs/
ostensibly valid, but not actually valid
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
having a supporting base
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Wingate paused on the threshold of the room and his hand crept into his pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something vaguely threatening about the bulky figure of the man standing gloomily upon the hearth rug, all the spurious good nature gone from his face, his brows knitted, his cheeks hanging a little and unusually pale.
Wingate
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From this reading Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him.
