used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The neighboring church clock struck the hour as he approached his own door.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The neighboring church clock struck the hour as he approached his own door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
Baregrove
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From this reading When Zack reached Baregrove Square, it was four in the morning.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The neighboring church clock struck the hour as he approached his own door.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The neighboring church clock struck the hour as he approached his own door.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The neighboring church clock struck the hour as he approached his own door.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When Zack reached Baregrove Square, it was four in the morning.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The neighboring church clock struck the hour as he approached his own door.
hiccuping
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From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The neighboring church clock struck the hour as he approached his own door.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The neighboring church clock struck the hour as he approached his own door.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Zack reached Baregrove Square, it was four in the morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Zack reached Baregrove Square, it was four in the morning.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
MatnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Zack reached Baregrove Square, it was four in the morning.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading The neighboring church clock struck the hour as he approached his own door.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The neighboring church clock struck the hour as he approached his own door.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
public-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
public-houses
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From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Zack reached Baregrove Square, it was four in the morning.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
express in speech
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
make square
From this reading When Zack reached Baregrove Square, it was four in the morning.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The neighboring church clock struck the hour as he approached his own door.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Zack reached Baregrove Square, it was four in the morning.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Zack reached Baregrove Square, it was four in the morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
at the time that
From this reading When Zack reached Baregrove Square, it was four in the morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Suppose I try what a drop of brandy will do for me," thought Zack, stopping at the fatal entrance of the public-house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Immediately after parting with Mat, malicious Fate so ordained it that he passed one of those late--or, to speak more correctly, early--public-houses, which are open to customers during the "small hours" of the morning.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was parched with thirst; and the hiccuping fit which had seized him in the company of his new friend had not yet subsided.
Zack
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From this reading When Zack reached Baregrove Square, it was four in the morning.
