used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
carefully weighed
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Moreover, no Morland appeared in the "Court Guide."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
derivableadjective
capable of being derived
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Moreover, no Morland appeared in the "Court Guide."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
Lane'snounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
engage in
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, no Morland appeared in the "Court Guide."
Morland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
not any; not one
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
TUNS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
not known
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading IN THE "THREE TUNS" The next day I had a full round of visits to make, so that I had little time to think over the adventure of the previous evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading On Saturday I made my way, as usual, to the West End, and spent the afternoon in luxury, basking in the renewal of my self-respect.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading No one in the club had heard of Morland, the millionaire, and the _Sea Queen_ was unknown to my yachting friends.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had leisure then to reflect, and, although the more I considered the less appeared the likelihood of any advantage to myself derivable out of Lane's promise, yet I allowed myself the satisfaction of certain inquiries.
