used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
archdukenounUS /ˈɑːrtʃduːk/
a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a glance Jerry saw that the newcomer was, like himself, a traveler.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Tab seated himself on a stool to await his luncheon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
well in the past; former
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
devoteenounUS /ˌdevəˈtiː/
an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
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 Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At a glance Jerry saw that the newcomer was, like himself, a traveler.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tab seated himself on a stool to await his luncheon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
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 His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
incantations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
innkeepernounUS /ˈɪnkiːpər/
the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Tab seated himself on a stool to await his luncheon.
engage in
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
Michu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
mumblingnounUS /ˈmʌmbəlɪŋ/
indistinct enunciation
From this reading His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading At a glance Jerry saw that the newcomer was, like himself, a traveler.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tab seated himself on a stool to await his luncheon.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
puttered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
cut with a saw
From this reading At a glance Jerry saw that the newcomer was, like himself, a traveler.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Tab seated himself on a stool to await his luncheon.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Tab seated himself on a stool to await his luncheon.
StygianadjectiveUS /ˈstɪdʒiən/
hellish
From this reading His host puttered about the altar, occasionally mumbling to himself, like the devotee of some Stygian power making sacrifice.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
TabnounUS /tæb/
the bill in a restaurant
From this reading Tab seated himself on a stool to await his luncheon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading At a glance Jerry saw that the newcomer was, like himself, a traveler.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
at the time that
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
showing curiosity
From this reading Jerry was watching him with amusement, and wondering what would be the outcome of his incantations in the way of food, when on a sudden the doorway was darkened, and a man entered the room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With the air of an archduke ordering a banquet for his retainers, Jerry's companion gave some rapid instructions to the innkeeper, told the Michu to make the place his own, and then departed to attend to his horse and other trifles, saying that he would be back in half an hour.
