used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
(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 “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Possibly,” with a shrug of the shoulders, was the reply, and he smoked his short pipe, as carelessly as before.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Possibly,” with a shrug of the shoulders, was the reply, and he smoked his short pipe, as carelessly as before.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading “Possibly,” with a shrug of the shoulders, was the reply, and he smoked his short pipe, as carelessly as before.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Yes,” said I, “they told me there was one here, and that they played to-night.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
the act of retaining something
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
kreutzers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Yes,” said I, “they told me there was one here, and that they played to-night.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading “Possibly,” with a shrug of the shoulders, was the reply, and he smoked his short pipe, as carelessly as before.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading “Yes,” said I, “they told me there was one here, and that they played to-night.”
by chance
From this reading “Possibly,” with a shrug of the shoulders, was the reply, and he smoked his short pipe, as carelessly as before.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Possibly,” with a shrug of the shoulders, was the reply, and he smoked his short pipe, as carelessly as before.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Possibly,” with a shrug of the shoulders, was the reply, and he smoked his short pipe, as carelessly as before.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading “Possibly,” with a shrug of the shoulders, was the reply, and he smoked his short pipe, as carelessly as before.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
shrugnounUS /ʃrʌɡ/
a gesture involving the shoulders
From this reading “Possibly,” with a shrug of the shoulders, was the reply, and he smoked his short pipe, as carelessly as before.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading “Possibly,” with a shrug of the shoulders, was the reply, and he smoked his short pipe, as carelessly as before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading “The theatre?” echoed he, measuring me leisurely from head to foot, and not stirring from his place.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Yes,” said I, “they told me there was one here, and that they played to-night.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes,” said I, “they told me there was one here, and that they played to-night.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes,” said I, “they told me there was one here, and that they played to-night.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Yes,” said I, “they told me there was one here, and that they played to-night.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Come then, show me the way,” said I, pulling out some kreutzers, “put up that pipe for ten minutes, and lead on.”
urchinnounUS /ˈɜːrtʃən/
poor and often mischievous city child
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes,” said I, “they told me there was one here, and that they played to-night.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
which person or people
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Possibly,” with a shrug of the shoulders, was the reply, and he smoked his short pipe, as carelessly as before.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” said I, “they told me there was one here, and that they played to-night.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Which is the way to the theatre?” said I to an urchin who stood at the inn door, in that professional attitude of waiting, your street runners, in all cities, can so well assume; for, holding a horse, and ringing a bell, are accomplishments, however little some people may deem them.
