used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
armourynoun
a collection of resources
From this reading "Take charge of that gentleman's armoury, old man," said Osborne.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The fellow was attired in characteristic Bedouin dress.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
BedouinnounUS /ˈbedoʊən/
a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs
From this reading The fellow was attired in characteristic Bedouin dress.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
burnousnoun
a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The fellow was attired in characteristic Bedouin dress.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Take charge of that gentleman's armoury, old man," said Osborne.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
not accessible to view
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
put on clothes
From this reading The fellow was attired in characteristic Bedouin dress.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow was attired in characteristic Bedouin dress.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Take charge of that gentleman's armoury, old man," said Osborne.
Greek's
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From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
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 Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fellow was attired in characteristic Bedouin dress.
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 In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
LashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Take charge of that gentleman's armoury, old man," said Osborne.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Take charge of that gentleman's armoury, old man," said Osborne.
olivinenounUS /ˈɑːləviːn/
a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading "Take charge of that gentleman's armoury, old man," said Osborne.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading His face was of a deep olivine, his features being partly concealed by a heavy black beard and by the front of his burnous.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
with little or no delay
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Take charge of that gentleman's armoury, old man," said Osborne.
sashnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
sheaths
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From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
carry out
From this reading "Take charge of that gentleman's armoury, old man," said Osborne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Take charge of that gentleman's armoury, old man," said Osborne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
push forcefully
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fellow was attired in characteristic Bedouin dress.
Webb'snounUS /webz/
possessive form of “webb” — English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading "A Proper Lash Up" FINDING himself covered by Webb's pistol, the Greek's companion promptly extended both arms above his head as a token of surrender.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the folds of his voluminous sash were thrust an automatic pistol, and a couple of knives of Arab manufacture protected by sheaths of undressed leather.
