used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
bootedadjectiveUS /ˈbuːtɪd/
wearing boots
From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
button-hole
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From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
a boy or man
From this reading "Nevill, old chap!" cried Jack, holding out a hand.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Nevill, old chap!" cried Jack, holding out a hand.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
apart from; not including
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
glovedadjectiveUS /ɡlʌvd/
having the hands covered with gloves
From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Nevill, old chap!" cried Jack, holding out a hand.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Nevill, old chap!" cried Jack, holding out a hand.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Nevill, old chap!" cried Jack, holding out a hand.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
Nevill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
other's
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From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Nevill, old chap!" cried Jack, holding out a hand.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
sprignoun
a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
push forcefully
From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
tweeds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading The two had not met since they parted in Paris on that memorable night, nor had they known of each other's whereabouts.
which person or people
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To judge from appearances, he had not run through with all his money.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was daintily booted and gloved, and wore morning tweeds of perfect cut; a sprig of violets was thrust in his button-hole.
a late time of life
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND There was gladness as well as surprise in Jack's hearty exclamation, for the man who stood before him in the parlor of the Black Bull was his old friend Victor Nevill, little altered in five years, except for a heavier mustache that improved his dark and handsome face.
