used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
(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 one party to the conversation had “gentleman’s gentleman” written all over his manner and appearance.
a quantity of money
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The one party to the conversation had “gentleman’s gentleman” written all over his manner and appearance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
butlersnounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
plural of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
chauffeursnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːrz/
plural of “chauffeur” — a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
deferentialadjectiveUS /ˌdefərˈentʃəl/
showing deference
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
take in liquids
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
a man of refinement
From this reading The one party to the conversation had “gentleman’s gentleman” written all over his manner and appearance.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The one party to the conversation had “gentleman’s gentleman” written all over his manner and appearance.
GEORGE'SnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The one party to the conversation had “gentleman’s gentleman” written all over his manner and appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
a narrow way or road
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
immediately past
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The one party to the conversation had “gentleman’s gentleman” written all over his manner and appearance.
the force of workers available
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
Morrice
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From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one party to the conversation had “gentleman’s gentleman” written all over his manner and appearance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The one party to the conversation had “gentleman’s gentleman” written all over his manner and appearance.
Piccadilly
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From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
public-house
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From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
quiet-looking
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From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
not often
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
carry out
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
ThitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
VALETnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
valets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
precisely as stated
From this reading Thither in their leisure moments repair chauffeurs, butlers, valets in good service, to take a moderate amount of refreshment—such men seldom drink to excess—to chat over the news of the day, and very frequently to comment to each other on the characters and doings of their employers.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
at the time that
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SIR GEORGE’S VALET In a back street behind the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly there is a small, quiet-looking public-house which is a great rendezvous for male servants of a superior class.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
which person or people
From this reading The deferential voice, the trick of lowering his eyes when he spoke, proclaimed the valet who had served in good families.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the evening following the day on which Lane had held that long conversation with Mr. Morrice recorded in the last chapter, two men sat in a corner of the snug little bar, drinking whisky and soda and talking together in confidential tones.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The one party to the conversation had “gentleman’s gentleman” written all over his manner and appearance.
