used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
behestnounUS /bɪˈhest/
an authoritative command or request
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
clinked
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From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What else do you come for--eh, gentlemen?"
decanters
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From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
eh
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From this reading What else do you come for--eh, gentlemen?"
else
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From this reading What else do you come for--eh, gentlemen?"
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What else do you come for--eh, gentlemen?"
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading What else do you come for--eh, gentlemen?"
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
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 "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
with speed
From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
quitsadjectiveUS /kwɪts/
on equal terms by payment or requital
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading The revelry went on.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The decanters circulated more quickly, the glasses clinked, the songs became louder, the Captain's sea stories broader.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The revelry went on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What else do you come for--eh, gentlemen?"
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Mr. Winter, a jovial old man and the largest tenant on the estate, rose to do the Captain's behest, and sent up the key.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Nobody quits my room," said the host, as he took it, "until we have seen the old year out and the new one in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What else do you come for--eh, gentlemen?"
