Chapter X

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant

From this reading Capper abhorred violence--to his own person.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

(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 Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

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

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

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

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

corresponding in size or degree or extent

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

suitable to your needs

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

deem to be

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

past form of “dampen” — suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

past form of “decamp” — leave a camp

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

the organ of sight

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

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

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

go away from a place

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

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

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

a brief written record

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Capper abhorred violence--to his own person.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

by chance

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

a human being

From this reading Capper abhorred violence--to his own person.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

belonging to some prior time

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

mythical bird of prey having enormous size and strength

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

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

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

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

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

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

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

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

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

a feeling of anger caused by being offended

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Capper abhorred violence--to his own person.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

plural of “warren” — United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.

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

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

at the time that

From this reading The proprietor of the San Roc, where Capper took a room, had such an evil eye that his new guest made a mental note that perhaps he might have to leave his bag behind when he decamped.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

in or at the place that

From this reading Cheerfully he pushed through the motley crowd on Waterport Street down to the lower levels of the city by the Line Wall, where the roosts of sailors and warrens of quondam adventurers off all the seven seas made far more congenial atmosphere than that of the Splendide's hollow pretense.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He chose a hostelry more commensurate with his slender purse than Almer's, though as a matter of fact the question of paying a hotel bill was furthest from Billy Capper's thoughts; such formal transactions he avoided whenever feasible.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A VISIT TO A LADY Turning to consider the never-stale fortunes of one of fate's bean bags---- Mr. Billy Capper, ejected from the Hotel Splendide, took little umbrage at such treatment; it was not an uncommon experience, and, besides, a quiet triumph that would not be dampened by trifles filled his soul.