used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Borkins alone stood aloof.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading Borkins alone stood aloof.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
Borkins
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From this reading Borkins alone stood aloof.
carrotty
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From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
Cleek
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From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
cockneynounUS /ˈkɑːkni/
a native of the east end of London
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading To hear him speak in that sharp, young voice of his was to make the hair upon one's neck prick in supernatural discomfort.
Dollops
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From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
endeavoured
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From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
eradicateverbUS /ɪˈrædəkeɪt/
kill in large numbers
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
gingernounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒər/
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
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 It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading To hear him speak in that sharp, young voice of his was to make the hair upon one's neck prick in supernatural discomfort.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
set afire or burning
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
litheadjectiveUS /laɪð/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
engage in
From this reading To hear him speak in that sharp, young voice of his was to make the hair upon one's neck prick in supernatural discomfort.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
social deportment
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading To hear him speak in that sharp, young voice of his was to make the hair upon one's neck prick in supernatural discomfort.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
one's
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From this reading To hear him speak in that sharp, young voice of his was to make the hair upon one's neck prick in supernatural discomfort.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
particlenounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəl/
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
prickverbUS /prɪk/
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading To hear him speak in that sharp, young voice of his was to make the hair upon one's neck prick in supernatural discomfort.
on the contrary
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
reembodiment
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From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
express in speech
From this reading To hear him speak in that sharp, young voice of his was to make the hair upon one's neck prick in supernatural discomfort.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Borkins alone stood aloof.
stridencynounUS /ˈstraɪdənsi/
having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading To hear him speak in that sharp, young voice of his was to make the hair upon one's neck prick in supernatural discomfort.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
THIEFnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT--" The arrival of Dollops lighted a spark of great interest in the servants' hall.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To hear him speak in that sharp, young voice of his was to make the hair upon one's neck prick in supernatural discomfort.
precisely as stated
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading To hear him speak in that sharp, young voice of his was to make the hair upon one's neck prick in supernatural discomfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It seemed to the man that here, in Dollops' lithe, young form, in the very ginger of his carrotty hair, in the stridency of this cockney accent--which Cleek had endeavoured to eradicate without a particle of success--was the reembodiment of the older, shorter, more mature James Collins.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The newly engaged maids accepted him for his youth and sharp manners, as an innovation which they rather fancied than otherwise.
