Chapter II · Captain Ted Talham

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

(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 He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

completely unclothed

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

the act of brushing your teeth

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

without care or concern

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

plural of “darn” — something of little value

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

lasting a long time

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

set up or found

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

not any; not one

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

not one, and not any

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

have in common

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

possessing sweep

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading The upturned moustache and the shaggy eyebrows suggested truculence; the threadbare suit, for all its evidence of pressing and ironing, suggested that he had found patches of life none too productive.

directed up

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

be dressed in

From this reading A close examination might have revealed little darns at the extremities of his trousers, for he had a trick of brushing his heels together as he walked--a trick disastrous to garments already enduring more than their normal share of wear.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He was tall and straight, his shoulders were thrown back, his chin had that upward lift which seems part of the physiognomy of all who have followed a soldier’s career.

which person or people

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A man walked carelessly through Hyde Park with the air of one who had no destination.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading His face, lean and well-featured, was tanned with the tan of strong suns and keen cold winds, and though the day was chilly and a boisterous breeze swept across the bare spaces of the Park, he wore neither overcoat nor muffler.