Chapter VII · The Civilities of a Landlord's Pretty Daughter

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

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

later than; following

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

Having no one else present.

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

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

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

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

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

any thing at all

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

put or send forth

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

a cordial disposition

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

-ing form of “disperse” — distribute loosely

From this reading A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

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

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

take in solid food

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

the act of consuming food

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

a young female

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

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

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

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

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

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

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

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

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

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

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

a particular point in time

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

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

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

with neatness

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

not any; not one

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall

From this reading A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

above and across; more than

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

with speed

From this reading A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

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

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

have in common

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

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

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

plural of “smooth” — the act of smoothing

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

express a supposition

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

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From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

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

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

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

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

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

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

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From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

at the time that

From this reading Sometimes he cast an observant glance at the silver knives and forks: they are of the good old fashioned sort, when people did not grudge a little solid silver, though it brought no interest for their money.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

which person or people

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

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 A cool evening breeze blows in through the open oriel window, quickly dispersing the clouds of tobacco smoke.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

the day immediately before today

From this reading The young man--it is the Techniker, with whom we were in company yesterday at the Doctor's--lights a cigar, and smooths his thick light-brown beard with a small pocket brush; his face has strong lines, and his light brown hair, curls round a well-developed prominent forehead; his blue eyes are deep set, and have an expression of hearty cordiality; and his cheeks are full and fresh coloured.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So you are smoking already, Herr Starr?--I suppose you don't want anything more to eat?" said a neatly dressed girl who entered the room at that moment.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading A young man was seated alone at a well covered table in the large inn of the "Lion," and eating with that good appetite which is sure to fall to the share of a youth of twenty, after having roamed for a whole day through the valley and over the hills.