used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
(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 I cannot pretend to say how it all happened.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
baggyadjectiveUS /ˈbæɡi/
not fitting closely; hanging loosely
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
blamelessadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪmləs/
free of guilt; not subject to blame
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot pretend to say how it all happened.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
claw-like
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From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
intentionally conceived
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
fidgetingverbUS /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/
-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
start firing a weapon
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I cannot pretend to say how it all happened.
only a very short time before
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
horn-rimmedadjective
having the frame made of horn or tortoise shell or plastic that simulates either
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
provoking horror
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
how
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From this reading I cannot pretend to say how it all happened.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot pretend to say how it all happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I cannot pretend to say how it all happened.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
the act of departing
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
nervyadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvi/
being in a tense state
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading I cannot pretend to say how it all happened.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
cut with a saw
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
express in words
From this reading I cannot pretend to say how it all happened.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
spook-like
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From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
surreptitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəs/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
teashopnoun
a restaurant where tea and light meals are available
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I cannot pretend to say how it all happened.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
at the time that
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
which person or people
From this reading I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless teashop at that particular hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
a late time of life
From this reading Now, I had not been inside a teashop for years, and I had almost ceased to think of the Old Man in the Corner--the weird, spook-like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn-rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw-like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, when I walked into that teashop and saw him sitting in the corner by the fire, I was hardly conscious of surprise, but I did not think that he would recognise me.
