used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, the little man almost blocked Vickers’s path for a moment.
advisabilitynounUS /ˌædvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being advisable
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Indeed, the little man almost blocked Vickers’s path for a moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading Indeed, the little man almost blocked Vickers’s path for a moment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The two men met at the front door.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
Emmons
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From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Emmons eyed Vickers suspiciously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The two men met at the front door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the little man almost blocked Vickers’s path for a moment.
and nothing more
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
LeesnounUS /liːz/
the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, the little man almost blocked Vickers’s path for a moment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, the little man almost blocked Vickers’s path for a moment.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men met at the front door.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The two men met at the front door.
a particular point in time
From this reading Indeed, the little man almost blocked Vickers’s path for a moment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
Nellie
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From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
Overton's
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From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
a course of conduct
From this reading Indeed, the little man almost blocked Vickers’s path for a moment.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading Emmons eyed Vickers suspiciously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men met at the front door.
Vickers
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From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
Vickers's
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From this reading Indeed, the little man almost blocked Vickers’s path for a moment.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Evidently he and Nellie had had some discussion as to the advisability of allowing the renegade as much liberty as evening visits implied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
at the time that
From this reading When Vickers came downstairs ready to start for Mr. Overton’s, Emmons was just arriving to dine at the Lees’.
