Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A PIRATES' DINNER.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When the guests had assembled in the pirate's saloon it was some minutes before their host appeared.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading When the guests had assembled in the pirate's saloon it was some minutes before their host appeared.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When the guests had assembled in the pirate's saloon it was some minutes before their host appeared.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

a container; usually has a lid

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

lacking funds

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A PIRATES' DINNER.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

a man of refinement

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading When the guests had assembled in the pirate's saloon it was some minutes before their host appeared.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading When the guests had assembled in the pirate's saloon it was some minutes before their host appeared.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the guests had assembled in the pirate's saloon it was some minutes before their host appeared.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading When the guests had assembled in the pirate's saloon it was some minutes before their host appeared.

a particular point in time

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

on one occasion

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

possessive form of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading When the guests had assembled in the pirate's saloon it was some minutes before their host appeared.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading A PIRATES' DINNER.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading When the guests had assembled in the pirate's saloon it was some minutes before their host appeared.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When, however, he did step into the room from his private apartment adjoining, he was altogether a different man in outward appearance than in the early morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the guests had assembled in the pirate's saloon it was some minutes before their host appeared.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

at the time that

From this reading When the guests had assembled in the pirate's saloon it was some minutes before their host appeared.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

the words that are spoken

From this reading "But the best of the joke was, the moment he spoke Those words which the party seemed almost to choke, As by mentioning Noah some spell had been broke, And, hearing the din from barrel and bin, Drew at once the conclusion that thieves had got in."

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.

produce a literary work

From this reading In place of the loose sailor summer rig which he then wore, he was now attired as a gentleman of elegant fashion of the time in which we write.