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 On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

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

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

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

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

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

From this reading As the coach stopped, my eye was caught by the Trevanion livery, which was very peculiar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the coach stopped, my eye was caught by the Trevanion livery, which was very peculiar.

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

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading As the coach stopped, my eye was caught by the Trevanion livery, which was very peculiar.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading As the coach stopped, my eye was caught by the Trevanion livery, which was very peculiar.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

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

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

the organ of sight

From this reading As the coach stopped, my eye was caught by the Trevanion livery, which was very peculiar.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

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

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

according to habit or custom

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

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

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

half milk and half light cream; contains 10% to 18% butterfat

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

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

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

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

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

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

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

and nothing more

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading As the coach stopped, my eye was caught by the Trevanion livery, which was very peculiar.

temporary living quarters

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

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 Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading As the coach stopped, my eye was caught by the Trevanion livery, which was very peculiar.

plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

determined

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading As the coach stopped, my eye was caught by the Trevanion livery, which was very peculiar.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

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

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

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

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

in the direction of

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

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

From this reading As the coach stopped, my eye was caught by the Trevanion livery, which was very peculiar.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

precisely as stated

From this reading As the coach stopped, my eye was caught by the Trevanion livery, which was very peculiar.

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

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

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

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was now about the usual hour in which we took that meal, and he might be there waiting for me.

a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

at the time that

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

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

From this reading On my way towards our lodgings I resolved to look in at a humble tavern, in the coffee-room of which the Captain and myself habitually dined.

during the time that

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

which person or people

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading I had just gained the steps of this tavern when a stagecoach came rattling along the pavement and drew up at an inn of more pretensions than that which we favored, situated within a few doors of the latter.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Thinking I must be deceived, I drew near to the wearer of the livery, who had just descended from the roof, and while he paid the coachman, gave his orders to a waiter who emerged from the inn,--"Half-and-half, cold without!"