used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
eagerly desirous
From this reading It was the redoubtable secretary whom Cleek was most anxious to see, and two minutes later found him in that gentleman's presence.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
Belthouse
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From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
Cleek
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From this reading It was the redoubtable secretary whom Cleek was most anxious to see, and two minutes later found him in that gentleman's presence.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
coupnounUS /kuː/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
divisible by two
From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
fear-shaken
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From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
FLECKSnounUS /fleks/
plural of “fleck” — a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
set up or found
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It was the redoubtable secretary whom Cleek was most anxious to see, and two minutes later found him in that gentleman's presence.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the redoubtable secretary whom Cleek was most anxious to see, and two minutes later found him in that gentleman's presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was the redoubtable secretary whom Cleek was most anxious to see, and two minutes later found him in that gentleman's presence.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
the force of workers available
From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was the redoubtable secretary whom Cleek was most anxious to see, and two minutes later found him in that gentleman's presence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
Narkom's
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From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
not one, and not any
From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
packersnounUS /ˈpækərz/
plural of “packer” — a workman employed to pack things into containers
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
Portman
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From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
POWDERnounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was the redoubtable secretary whom Cleek was most anxious to see, and two minutes later found him in that gentleman's presence.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading It was the redoubtable secretary whom Cleek was most anxious to see, and two minutes later found him in that gentleman's presence.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading It was the redoubtable secretary whom Cleek was most anxious to see, and two minutes later found him in that gentleman's presence.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the redoubtable secretary whom Cleek was most anxious to see, and two minutes later found him in that gentleman's presence.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
shifty-eyed
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From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
make square
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
stolid-looking
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From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
carry out
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But toward none of these men did the two stolid-looking policemen give even a passing glance.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was closed to the public, and downstairs in the outer hall was already assembled an army of expert packers, ready to despatch the units of the exhibition to their respective galleries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
a Caucasian
From this reading FLECKS OF WHITE POWDER It did not take more than twenty minutes to cover the distance between Portman Square and the Imperial Institute, and they found that aristocratic building a veritable whirlwind of repressed excitement.
which person or people
From this reading Narkom's assertion that Mr. Belthouse was "half out of his mind over the matter" had prepared him to find an excitable, fear-shaken, harassed official, while his own expectations were of seeing a shifty-eyed individual who had succeeded in effecting a clever coup.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the redoubtable secretary whom Cleek was most anxious to see, and two minutes later found him in that gentleman's presence.
