used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
anew
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A fact, indeed, which was beyond dispute, for he had stayed here before he went to the gold mines.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A fact, indeed, which was beyond dispute, for he had stayed here before he went to the gold mines.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
clothing in general
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
a special loved one
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading A fact, indeed, which was beyond dispute, for he had stayed here before he went to the gold mines.
increase twofold
From this reading “I evidently have a double,” he would say.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
Easton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading “I evidently have a double,” he would say.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A fact, indeed, which was beyond dispute, for he had stayed here before he went to the gold mines.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
coins made of gold
From this reading A fact, indeed, which was beyond dispute, for he had stayed here before he went to the gold mines.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I evidently have a double,” he would say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A fact, indeed, which was beyond dispute, for he had stayed here before he went to the gold mines.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I evidently have a double,” he would say.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A fact, indeed, which was beyond dispute, for he had stayed here before he went to the gold mines.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
immediately past
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
a woman of refinement
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading A fact, indeed, which was beyond dispute, for he had stayed here before he went to the gold mines.
Monimé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
cut with a saw
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
express in words
From this reading “I evidently have a double,” he would say.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A fact, indeed, which was beyond dispute, for he had stayed here before he went to the gold mines.
successive (without a break)
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
express in words
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A fact, indeed, which was beyond dispute, for he had stayed here before he went to the gold mines.
at the time that
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A fact, indeed, which was beyond dispute, for he had stayed here before he went to the gold mines.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading When the gong sounded for dinner, Jim protested to Monimé that he was ill and did not wish to change his clothes and come down.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For a while he had hoped, in his madness, that when Mrs. Darling saw him again he would be able to look straight at her and deny that he was her son-in-law.
a late time of life
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My name is Easton, madam; the proprietor of the hotel will tell you that he has known me as such for the last five years.”
