used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After supper Harry went round to the tavern to see about his trunk.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading HARRY STUMBLES UPON AN ACQUAINTANCE.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper Harry went round to the tavern to see about his trunk.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HARRY STUMBLES UPON AN ACQUAINTANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Harry recognized him at the same instant, and said, "How are you, Luke?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harry recognized him at the same instant, and said, "How are you, Luke?"
bar-room
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From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
creditornounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY STUMBLES UPON AN ACQUAINTANCE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harry recognized him at the same instant, and said, "How are you, Luke?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After supper Harry went round to the tavern to see about his trunk.
How
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From this reading Harry recognized him at the same instant, and said, "How are you, Luke?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Harry recognized him at the same instant, and said, "How are you, Luke?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
the force of workers available
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
not any; not one
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Harry recognized him at the same instant, and said, "How are you, Luke?"
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading After supper Harry went round to the tavern to see about his trunk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Harry recognized him at the same instant, and said, "How are you, Luke?"
Identical; not different.
From this reading Harry recognized him at the same instant, and said, "How are you, Luke?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After supper Harry went round to the tavern to see about his trunk.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
STUMBLESnounUS /ˈstʌmbəlz/
plural of “stumble” — an unsteady uneven gait
From this reading HARRY STUMBLES UPON AN ACQUAINTANCE.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper Harry went round to the tavern to see about his trunk.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading After supper Harry went round to the tavern to see about his trunk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After supper Harry went round to the tavern to see about his trunk.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After supper Harry went round to the tavern to see about his trunk.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading After supper Harry went round to the tavern to see about his trunk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HARRY STUMBLES UPON AN ACQUAINTANCE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After supper Harry went round to the tavern to see about his trunk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
which person or people
From this reading Among these was Luke Harrison, who was surprised and by no means pleased to see his creditor.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Harry recognized him at the same instant, and said, "How are you, Luke?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A group of young men were in the bar-room, some of whom looked up as he entered.
