used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “It is a bad business,” he said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What can be done?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “It is a bad business,” he said.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What can be done?
an occurrence of something
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What can be done?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “I wish it had not happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is a bad business,” he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
how
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From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a bad business,” he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is a bad business,” he said.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
set down according to a plan
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I wish it had not happened.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is a bad business,” he said.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
Volkenberg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
accept gladly
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What can be done?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I wish it had not happened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The French pastor met me at his door with a cordial welcome.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I laid my case before him without reservation, telling him how I had joined in with the weaker party in the street attack that morning, and how I had encountered Van Volkenberg in the tavern.
