Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading An extraordinary Occurrence--a Publican taking Orders.

later than; following

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An extraordinary Occurrence--a Publican taking Orders.

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

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

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

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

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From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

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

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

shining intensely

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

extremely robust

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

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

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading An extraordinary Occurrence--a Publican taking Orders.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

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

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

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

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

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

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

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

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

staying power

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

plural of “meteor” — (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

an event that happens

From this reading An extraordinary Occurrence--a Publican taking Orders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading An extraordinary Occurrence--a Publican taking Orders.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

in a pretty manner

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

the keeper of a public house

From this reading An extraordinary Occurrence--a Publican taking Orders.

with speed

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

spherical in shape

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

past form of “sand” — rub with sandpaper

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

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

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

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From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

a lightweight cord

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

a request to be present

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading An extraordinary Occurrence--a Publican taking Orders.

with regard to technique

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

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

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

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

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading Entering a parlour, with a clean, sanded floor, (prettily herring-boned, as the housemaids technically phrase it,) furnished with red curtains, half a dozen beech chairs, three cast-iron spittoons, and a beer-bleached mahogany table,--Spriggs tugged at the bell.

the act of tying or binding things together

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.

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

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After tramping for a long mile, the friends at length discovered, what they termed, an house of "hentertainment."

a Caucasian

From this reading The host, with a rotund, smiling face, his nose, like Bardolph's, blazing with fiery meteors, and a short, white apron, concealing his unmentionables, quickly answered the tintinabulary summons.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tying the legs of the birds together with a piece of string, Spriggs proudly carried them along, dangling at his fingers' ends.