Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

later than; following

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

a friendly nation

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

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

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

react verbally

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

a desirable state

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

wanted intensely

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

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

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

command with authority

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

with great feeling

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

having lost your job

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

set up or found

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

a man of refinement

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

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

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

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

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

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

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

intense and profound fear

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

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

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

temporary living quarters

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

a particular point in time

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

not any; not one

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

having a point

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

support resembling the rib of an animal

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

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

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

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

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

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

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

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

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

up to a particular time

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

under normal conditions

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading He called for a light, when, to his horror, he found the body of his old and faithful valet lying in it, _dead_ and cold, with a knife sticking under his fifth rib--no doubt intended for his master.

precisely as stated

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

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

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

at the time that

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

in or at the place that

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

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

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

which person or people

From this reading I was particularly struck with a small, thin, dark Spaniard, who told very feelingly how the night before, on returning home from a party to his own lodgings, on passing through the piazza, he stumbled against something heavy that lay in his grass-hammock, which usually hung there.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The gentleman to whom he had pointed me out immediately rose, made his bow, ordered a chair, and made room for me beside himself, where, the moment it was known that we were direct from home, such a volley of questions was fired off at me that I did not know which to answer first.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading At length, after Treenail had taken a glass or two of wine, the agent started him off to the admiral's pen in his own gig, and I was desired to stay where I was until he returned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The whole party seemed very happy, my boon ally was fun itself, and I was much entertained with the mess he made when any of the foreigners at table addressed him in French or Spanish.