used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Before very long he became conscious of my glances, and returned them when he thought I was not observing him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before very long he became conscious of my glances, and returned them when he thought I was not observing him.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
cleanlyadverbUS /ˈkliːnli/
smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Before very long he became conscious of my glances, and returned them when he thought I was not observing him.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
Decameron
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dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
set up or found
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From "The New Decameron"--Volume III.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Before very long he became conscious of my glances, and returned them when he thought I was not observing him.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
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 THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From "The New Decameron"--Volume III.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From "The New Decameron"--Volume III.
nondescriptadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːndɪˈskrɪpt/
lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Before very long he became conscious of my glances, and returned them when he thought I was not observing him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
overclean
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From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Before very long he became conscious of my glances, and returned them when he thought I was not observing him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
refrain from harming
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
strayingadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪɪŋ/
unable to find your way
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From "The New Decameron"--Volume III.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before very long he became conscious of my glances, and returned them when he thought I was not observing him.
a special situation
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Before very long he became conscious of my glances, and returned them when he thought I was not observing him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
two times
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
unnaturallyadverbUS /ənˈnætʃərəli/
in an unnatural way
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
precisely as stated
From this reading Before very long he became conscious of my glances, and returned them when he thought I was not observing him.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading From "The New Decameron"--Volume III.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
water-bottle
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From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
at the time that
From this reading Before very long he became conscious of my glances, and returned them when he thought I was not observing him.
in or at the place that
From this reading But that white hair startled me; it gleamed out, unnaturally cleanly in those not overclean surroundings, and although I had propped my book up against the water-bottle at my own table, where I sat over my solitary dinner, I found my eyes straying from the printed page to the human face which gave the promise of greater interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But for this, I should not have looked twice at him: long, spare, and stooping, a shabby figure, he crouched over a cup of coffee in a corner of the dingy restaurant, at fretful enmity with the world; typical, I should have said, of the furtive London nondescript.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE first thing which attracted my attention to the man was the shock of white hair above the lean young face.
