Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

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

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

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

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

a youthful male person

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

a capacious bag or basket

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

made dim or less bright

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

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

From this reading This man was plainly dressed.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

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

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

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

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

tied with a knot

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

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

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

provided with a worthy adversary or competitor

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

many times at short intervals

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

coated with paint

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading This man was plainly dressed.

made for purchase and immediate use

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

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

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

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

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

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

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This man was plainly dressed.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

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

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

in an unsteady manner

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)

From this reading ALORA'S FATHER A man slouched into the lofty foyer of the Hotel Voltaire and paused uncertainly, as if awed by the splendor of the place.

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

From this reading This man was plainly dressed.

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

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

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

From this reading It seemed a much used and abused affair and painted upon the ends were the dimmed initials: "J. J."

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

From this reading A boy in uniform hastened to relieve him of his hand baggage, which consisted of a "roll-me-up" or "carryall" of brown canvas, strapped around the middle, such as one often sees in traveling on the Continent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading His clothing was of the cheap, ready-made variety, worn nearly to shabbiness and matched by a gray flannel shirt with a flowing black tie, knotted at the throat, and a soft gray hat that was a bit weatherstained.