used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
(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 The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
AntipodesnounUS /æntɪpoʊdiz/
any two places or regions on diametrically opposite sides of the Earth
From this reading Every day he expected to find that his trackers from the Antipodes had departed in disgust; every night he was disappointed.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
betaken
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From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day he expected to find that his trackers from the Antipodes had departed in disgust; every night he was disappointed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
well in the past; former
From this reading Every day he expected to find that his trackers from the Antipodes had departed in disgust; every night he was disappointed.
deplorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈplɔːrəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Every day he expected to find that his trackers from the Antipodes had departed in disgust; every night he was disappointed.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Every day he expected to find that his trackers from the Antipodes had departed in disgust; every night he was disappointed.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day he expected to find that his trackers from the Antipodes had departed in disgust; every night he was disappointed.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Every day he expected to find that his trackers from the Antipodes had departed in disgust; every night he was disappointed.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Every day he expected to find that his trackers from the Antipodes had departed in disgust; every night he was disappointed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
jewellerynoun
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
LeosnounUS /ˈliːoʊz/
plural of “leo” — (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Every day he expected to find that his trackers from the Antipodes had departed in disgust; every night he was disappointed.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
nuisancesnounUS /ˈnuːsənsɪz/
plural of “nuisance” — (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
and nothing more
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
PigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
prowlverbUS /praʊl/
move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
Quorn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
resuscitatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪtɪd/
restored to life or consciousness
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
Staplewick
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From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
a quantity of money
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
in the direction of
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
trackersnounUS /ˈtrækərz/
plural of “tracker” — someone who tracks down game
From this reading Every day he expected to find that his trackers from the Antipodes had departed in disgust; every night he was disappointed.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
at the time that
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The real and resuscitated Lord Quorn had all this while been having a deplorable time of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Surely, thought he, with the false Lord Quorn to all intents established, what have these nuisances to wait for?
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading But now the small sum he had been able to raise on the little jewellery he wore was all but spent, and he was becoming desperate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Driven from the _Three Pigeons_ in consequence of that hostelry being the abode of the terrible Leos, denied access to his own home through the same fear, he had betaken himself to a neighbouring village, and there spent his days, only venturing towards Staplewick after nightfall, when he would prowl about the Towers like an uneasy, discontented ghost.
