Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

firmly attached

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

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

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

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

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

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

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

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From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

confined by bonds

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

well in the past; former

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

the act of departing

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

put on clothes

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

half asleep

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

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From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

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

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

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

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

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

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

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

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

the act of beginning something new

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

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

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

clean or organized

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

and nothing more

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

a light shade of red

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

with reluctance

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

United States cartoonist whose comic strip included the beagle Snoopy (1922-2000)

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

established irrevocably

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

inclined to or marked by drowsiness

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

travel slowly

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

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

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

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

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

precisely as stated

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

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

From this reading To the neat green front door was affixed a large brass plate inscribed with the single name: “Schulz.”

cover with wax

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

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

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

a Caucasian

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

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

From this reading Euan MacTavish had, on the previous evening, seen her to her hotel and had then—very reluctantly, as it seemed to Mary—departed to continue his journey to The Hague, his taxi piled high with white-and-green Foreign Office bags, heavily sealed with scarlet wax.

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

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Wire blinds affixed to the windows of its ground and first floors gave it a curious blinking air as though its eyes were only half open.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A large woman, in a pink print dress with a white cloth bound about her head, was vigorously polishing the plate as, on the morning following her departure from London, Mary Trevert, Dulkinghorn’s letter of introduction in her pocket, arrived in front of the residence of Mr. William Schulz.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE YELLOW FACE In a narrow, drowsy side street at Rotterdam, bisected by a somnolent canal, stood flush with the red-brick sidewalk a small clean house.