used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The clatter of mugs, the burr of weather-roughened voices, ceased on a sudden.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE DOG AND GROUSE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE DOG AND GROUSE.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The bar of the Dog and Grouse hostelry at Ling Crag was very noisy on Wednesday night.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
burrnounUS /bɜːr/
seed vessel having hooks or prickles
From this reading The clatter of mugs, the burr of weather-roughened voices, ceased on a sudden.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The clatter of mugs, the burr of weather-roughened voices, ceased on a sudden.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
chronometernoun
an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading The clatter of mugs, the burr of weather-roughened voices, ceased on a sudden.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
CragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading The bar of the Dog and Grouse hostelry at Ling Crag was very noisy on Wednesday night.
densitynounUS /ˈdensəti/
the amount per unit size
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE DOG AND GROUSE.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
GROUSEnounUS /ɡraʊs/
flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE DOG AND GROUSE.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
habitué
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The bar of the Dog and Grouse hostelry at Ling Crag was very noisy on Wednesday night.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
LingnounUS /lɪŋ/
water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs
From this reading The bar of the Dog and Grouse hostelry at Ling Crag was very noisy on Wednesday night.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
mugsnounUS /mʌɡz/
plural of “mug” — the quantity that can be held in a mug
From this reading The clatter of mugs, the burr of weather-roughened voices, ceased on a sudden.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The bar of the Dog and Grouse hostelry at Ling Crag was very noisy on Wednesday night.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The bar of the Dog and Grouse hostelry at Ling Crag was very noisy on Wednesday night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE DOG AND GROUSE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bar of the Dog and Grouse hostelry at Ling Crag was very noisy on Wednesday night.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
reiteratedverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
serving-maid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE DOG AND GROUSE.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
snappishnessnoun
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The clatter of mugs, the burr of weather-roughened voices, ceased on a sudden.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE DOG AND GROUSE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
tobacco-smoke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading From the girl's snappishness, and the density of the tobacco-smoke that filled the bar, an _habitué_ of the inn could have guessed the time--close upon ten o'clock--with almost as much certainty as if he had used the ordinary form of chronometer.
precisely as stated
From this reading The bar of the Dog and Grouse hostelry at Ling Crag was very noisy on Wednesday night.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The clatter of mugs, the burr of weather-roughened voices, ceased on a sudden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bar of the Dog and Grouse hostelry at Ling Crag was very noisy on Wednesday night.
weather-roughened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clatter of mugs, the burr of weather-roughened voices, ceased on a sudden.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading The bar of the Dog and Grouse hostelry at Ling Crag was very noisy on Wednesday night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The serving-maid was beginning to show signs of temper, for orders were being hurled at her with confusing rapidity, and with reiterated requests that she should hurry.
