used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Giles stepped outside, and turned indifferently to the left.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was coming out a man touched him smartly on the shoulder from behind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As he was coming out a man touched him smartly on the shoulder from behind.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As he was coming out a man touched him smartly on the shoulder from behind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
any strong feeling
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
with resolute determination
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he was coming out a man touched him smartly on the shoulder from behind.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
Giles
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From this reading Giles stepped outside, and turned indifferently to the left.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
gulpverbUS /ɡʌlp/
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he was coming out a man touched him smartly on the shoulder from behind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading Giles stepped outside, and turned indifferently to the left.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Giles stepped outside, and turned indifferently to the left.
Legard
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From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As he was coming out a man touched him smartly on the shoulder from behind.
NielsennounUS /ˈniːlsən/
Danish composer (1865-1931)
From this reading He turned round, and saw Nielsen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he was coming out a man touched him smartly on the shoulder from behind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he was coming out a man touched him smartly on the shoulder from behind.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Giles stepped outside, and turned indifferently to the left.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
public-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He turned round, and saw Nielsen.
cut with a saw
From this reading He turned round, and saw Nielsen.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading As he was coming out a man touched him smartly on the shoulder from behind.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading As he was coming out a man touched him smartly on the shoulder from behind.
make square
From this reading He was panting slightly from emotion or haste, his eyes had a red and angry look, and he planted his square figure firmly on the pavement in front of Legard.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Giles stepped outside, and turned indifferently to the left.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Giles stepped outside, and turned indifferently to the left.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Giles stepped outside, and turned indifferently to the left.
having come into contact
From this reading As he was coming out a man touched him smartly on the shoulder from behind.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Giles stepped outside, and turned indifferently to the left.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few paces down the street was a public-house, he turned into it, and calling for a glass of brandy drank it off at a gulp.
