Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

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

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

disposed to please

From this reading Frenhofer was engaged there in amiable badinage with a young lady who promptly disappeared at Hunterleys' entrance.

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

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

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

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

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

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

frivolous banter

From this reading Frenhofer was engaged there in amiable badinage with a young lady who promptly disappeared at Hunterleys' entrance.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Frenhofer bowed respectfully.

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From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

in deplorable condition

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Frenhofer was engaged there in amiable badinage with a young lady who promptly disappeared at Hunterleys' entrance.

plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Frenhofer was engaged there in amiable badinage with a young lady who promptly disappeared at Hunterleys' entrance.

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

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Frenhofer was engaged there in amiable badinage with a young lady who promptly disappeared at Hunterleys' entrance.

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

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

past form of “forewarn” — warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

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From this reading Frenhofer was engaged there in amiable badinage with a young lady who promptly disappeared at Hunterleys' entrance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

a small number or amount

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

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

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

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

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

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

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Frenhofer was engaged there in amiable badinage with a young lady who promptly disappeared at Hunterleys' entrance.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

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

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

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

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

and nothing more

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

with little or no delay

From this reading Frenhofer was engaged there in amiable badinage with a young lady who promptly disappeared at Hunterleys' entrance.

in a respectful manner

From this reading Frenhofer bowed respectfully.

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

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

done under pressure

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

offensively malodorous

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

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

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Frenhofer was engaged there in amiable badinage with a young lady who promptly disappeared at Hunterleys' entrance.

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

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

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

From this reading THE FATES ARE KIND The Bar de Montmartre was many steps under the level of the street, dark, smelly, and dilapidated.

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

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

which person or people

From this reading Its only occupants were a handful of drivers from the carriage-stand opposite, who stared at Hunterleys in amazement as he entered, and then rushed forward, almost in a body, to offer their services.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The man behind the bar, however, who had evidently been forewarned, intervened with a few sharp words, and, lifting the flap of the counter, ushered Hunterleys into a little room beyond.

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

From this reading Frenhofer was engaged there in amiable badinage with a young lady who promptly disappeared at Hunterleys' entrance.