used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
(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 The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading From below came the clink of glasses and the snatch of a song.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
the act of burning something
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
clinkverbUS /klɪŋk/
make a high sound typical of glass
From this reading From below came the clink of glasses and the snatch of a song.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
start firing a weapon
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
Fishwives
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From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
a young female
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading From below came the clink of glasses and the snatch of a song.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
HerringsnounUS /ˈherɪŋz/
plural of “herring” — valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
hostelnounUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
and nothing more
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
set down according to a plan
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
LEITH
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From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
the force of workers available
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
Nicol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
opiningverbUS /oʊˈpaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “opine” — express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
PIERnounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
RantnounUS /rænt/
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading From below came the clink of glasses and the snatch of a song.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading From below came the clink of glasses and the snatch of a song.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
on a floor above
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
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 The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
at the time that
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
in or at the place that
From this reading So bidding my servant settle with the men, I followed my host upstairs to a room where a fire was burning and some refreshment laid on the table.
which person or people
From this reading The landlord, who was taking the afternoon air against the wall, made me a civil greeting, and placed his hostel at my service, opining that I was a stranger of consequence just come from abroad.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PIER O’ LEITH When I came to the door of _The Three Herrings_, I presented an imposing sight, with Nicol at my side and two sailors at my back with my baggage.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The sun poured in at the open window; a girl in the street was singing the "Fishwives’ Rant"; and all the world seemed in gay spirits.
