adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The key was left in the tap of the cider-barrel, instead of being carried in a pocket.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The key was left in the tap of the cider-barrel, instead of being carried in a pocket.
cider-barrel
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From this reading The key was left in the tap of the cider-barrel, instead of being carried in a pocket.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
Dewy's
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From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
discreditableadjective
tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
flagstonenounUS /ˈflæɡstoʊn/
stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
innermostadjectiveUS /ˈɪnərmoʊst/
being deepest within the self
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The key was left in the tap of the cider-barrel, instead of being carried in a pocket.
keynounUS /kiː/
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading The key was left in the tap of the cider-barrel, instead of being carried in a pocket.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The key was left in the tap of the cider-barrel, instead of being carried in a pocket.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The key was left in the tap of the cider-barrel, instead of being carried in a pocket.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
sand-pit
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From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
Shear-steel
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From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
stratumnounUS /ˈstrætəm/
one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading The key was left in the tap of the cider-barrel, instead of being carried in a pocket.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
thereupon
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From this reading The flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
tranter
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From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
TRANTER'S
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From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
turnstilenounUS /ˈtɜːrnstaɪl/
a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
warranter's
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From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRANTER’S PARTY During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then were produced large knives and forks, which had been shrouded in darkness and grease since the last occasion of the kind, and bearing upon their sides, “Shear-steel, warranted,” in such emphatic letters of assurance, that the warranter’s name was not required as further proof, and not given.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading And finally the tranter had to stand up in the room and let his wife wheel him round like a turnstile, to see if anything discreditable was visible in his appearance.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
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 flagstone floor was swept of dust, and a sprinkling of the finest yellow sand from the innermost stratum of the adjoining sand-pit lightly scattered thereupon.
