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 Bosio shook his head, and a long silence followed.

in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

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

From this reading Bosio shook his head, and a long silence followed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

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From this reading Bosio shook his head, and a long silence followed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

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From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading "You would make a confession?

a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

to say again or imitate

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Bosio shook his head, and a long silence followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

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

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

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

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

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

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Bosio shook his head, and a long silence followed.

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

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

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

From this reading Bosio shook his head, and a long silence followed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

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

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

and nothing more

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

immediately past

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

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 Bosio shook his head, and a long silence followed.

engage in

From this reading "You would make a confession?

the force of workers available

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

the middle of the day

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

on one occasion

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Bosio shook his head, and a long silence followed.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Bosio shook his head, and a long silence followed.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

as much as a teaspoon will hold

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

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

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

two times

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

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

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

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

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

in or at the place that

From this reading The corner where the two men sat together was quiet, but from the front of the café came the continual clatter of plates and glasses, the echo of feet, and the ring of voices; for it was just midday, and the place was full of its habitual frequenters.

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

From this reading Once or twice he roused himself, stirred the cup of chocolate which the waiter had set before him, and sipped a teaspoonful of it absently.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "You would make a confession?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If we were in church," said Bosio at last, "and if you were in a confessional--" He stopped, and glanced at his companion without completing the sentence.