used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
not accessible to view
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
be the source of pain
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
mid-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
not any; not one
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
Robsart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Little Rifle passed to his apartment in the rear of the lodge, and Harry felt a little hurt that he was not invited to accompany him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
at the time that
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was near mid-day when it was reached, and the three decided to spend several hours where they were, as there was no necessity of setting their traps until nightfall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, he carefully concealed his feelings, and sitting down in a lazy attitude proceeded to examine the rifle which had been presented to him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The lodge of old Robsart and Little Rifle has been already sufficiently described in these pages, without requiring any further reference from us.
