used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "The best parlour, sir, along the passage to the left.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "The best parlour, sir, along the passage to the left.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
set up or found
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
Halbut
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From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
the state of being honored
From this reading "In the parlour, your honour," said the maid.
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 A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In the parlour, your honour," said the maid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
and nothing more
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
a boy or man
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
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 "The best parlour, sir, along the passage to the left.
a female domestic
From this reading "In the parlour, your honour," said the maid.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "In the parlour, your honour," said the maid.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading "The best parlour, sir, along the passage to the left.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
Protégé
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From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "In the parlour, your honour," said the maid.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
term of address for a man
From this reading "The best parlour, sir, along the passage to the left.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The best parlour, sir, along the passage to the left.
to-day
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From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
precisely as stated
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
accept gladly
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
at the time that
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
which person or people
From this reading A Protégé Mine host of the Black Bull was a man who prided himself upon the welcome his house provided, and on such an occasion, when Mr. Benjamin Halbut was the guest, there was extra need for haste.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading And so it happened that within a very few minutes a meal was announced as being ready.
you've
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From this reading My!" she went on, as she passed the lad for whom the sergeant had just fought so handsomely, "but you've found friends to-day!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "In the parlour, your honour," said the maid.
