Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

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

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

be in contradiction with

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading "Nor any callers?"

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

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

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

coming down or downward

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

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

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

the act of giving

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

disparaging terms for small people

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

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

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

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

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

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

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

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

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

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

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

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

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

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

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, sir."

the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "Nor any callers?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

past form of “reappear” — appear again

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

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

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

Identical; not different.

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

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

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

term of address for a man

From this reading "No, sir."

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

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

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

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

large drinking vessel with one handle

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

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

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

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

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

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

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

at the time that

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.

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

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

which person or people

From this reading WAYS AND MEANS The afternoon of that same day there arrived at the village of Strathorn from London a discreet-looking little man who, descending at the Golden Lion, was shown to a private sitting-room on the second story.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Calling for a half-pint from the best tap and casually surveying the room, he settled himself in a chair with an air of nonchalance, which a certain eagerness in his eyes seemed to belie.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading "Any mail or message for me, landlord?" he inquired, giving his name, when that worthy reappeared with the tankard.