used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
BilliardsnounUS /ˈbɪljərdz/
any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading He paid his fare, dismissed him, and entered the wide doorway.
having the place or position changed
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading He paid his fare, dismissed him, and entered the wide doorway.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He paid his fare, dismissed him, and entered the wide doorway.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
divisible by two
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
at any time
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading He paid his fare, dismissed him, and entered the wide doorway.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
gharry-wallah
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From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He paid his fare, dismissed him, and entered the wide doorway.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
Melfords
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From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
in motion
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He paid his fare, dismissed him, and entered the wide doorway.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
in the near future
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
Rayner
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From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
safety-valve
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From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
cut with a saw
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The place looked large and airy, and he saw some figures like European gentlemen moving about within.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
tiffnounUS /tɪf/
a quarrel about petty points
From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
tiffinnounUS /ˈtɪfɪn/
a midday meal
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
TruelovenounUS /ˈtruːlʌv/
a person loved by another person
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He paid his fare, dismissed him, and entered the wide doorway.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Alfred Rayner was being driven along the crowded streets of Calcutta after his call on Truelove Brothers, he felt less inclined than ever for a pleasure trip on the river, or even for a return to tiffin with his host and hostess.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He decided that he must find a safety-valve for his disturbed state of mind, and presently he caught sight of a gaudy sign announcing: "Tiffin and Billiards within."
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "I'll tiff here more comfortably than with those worthy Melfords," he said to himself, and called to the gharry-wallah to halt.
