120
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From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When last seen appeared to be about thirty-five, but may look younger.
how long something has existed
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Was wearing dark blue suit and shirt with torn neckband.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When last seen appeared to be about thirty-five, but may look younger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When last seen appeared to be about thirty-five, but may look younger.
for the reason that
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
bisnounUS /bɪs/
plural of “bi” — a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Was wearing dark blue suit and shirt with torn neckband.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When last seen appeared to be about thirty-five, but may look younger.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
chestnut-brownadjective
(of hair or feathers) of brown tinged with chestnut
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Was wearing dark blue suit and shirt with torn neckband.
Derwent
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From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
give a description of
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
generalitynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈæləti/
an idea or conclusion having general application
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
grey-blueadjective
of blue tinged with grey
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
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 _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
come to pass
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
immediately past
From this reading When last seen appeared to be about thirty-five, but may look younger.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When last seen appeared to be about thirty-five, but may look younger.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When last seen appeared to be about thirty-five, but may look younger.
not able to be found
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
name-plate
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From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
neckbandnoun
a band around the collar of a garment
From this reading Was wearing dark blue suit and shirt with torn neckband.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When last seen appeared to be about thirty-five, but may look younger.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Was wearing dark blue suit and shirt with torn neckband.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
STERNadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Was wearing dark blue suit and shirt with torn neckband.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading When last seen appeared to be about thirty-five, but may look younger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Personal appearance difficult to describe, because something has happened to him that does not happen to the generality of people.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Was wearing dark blue suit and shirt with torn neckband.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading _Missing_: Derwent Rose, novelist, late of 120 _bis_, Cambridge Circus, W.C. Age forty-five, tall and very strongly built, eyes grey-blue, hair chestnut-brown, strikingly handsome features.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was wearing dark blue suit and shirt with torn neckband.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Was wearing dark blue suit and shirt with torn neckband.
at the time that
From this reading When last seen appeared to be about thirty-five, but may look younger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
wrenchingadjectiveUS /ˈrentʃɪŋ/
causing great physical or mental suffering
From this reading THE STERN CHASE I _Lost_: A man with a brass name-plate in his pocket, probably bent in wrenching.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading When last seen appeared to be about thirty-five, but may look younger.
