Chapter XV

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

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

later than; following

From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."

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

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

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

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

for the reason that

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

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From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.

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

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

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From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

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

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

half asleep

From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.

administer a drug to

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

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From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

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

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

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

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

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

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

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

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

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

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

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

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

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

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

a form of address for a man

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

above and across; more than

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

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

From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."

one of four equal parts

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

third-person singular of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

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

From this reading DAY BY DAY ON THE DROWSY NILE.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

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

From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."

precisely as stated

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading After dinner, Mr. Peasley told the waiter to bring some "good cigars."

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

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

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

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

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

From this reading Mr. Peasley resides in Iowa, where it is customary to stroll down to the drug store after supper and buy a couple of Lottie Lees, which are so good that the druggist cannot afford to give six for a quarter.

during the time that

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading WITH SOMETHING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL HASSIM While we were in London we dined one evening at a gorgeous hotel with a Mr. Brewster, of Connecticut.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Not being familiar with the favourite brands of London, he called on Mr. Brewster to name the cigar of his choice, and Mr. Brewster said he was very fond of the Corona del Matadora, or something like that, because the entire crop in Cuba was taken over by a London dealer, and they could not be obtained in New York for love or money.