used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Bill leaned weakly against Hawley’s and laughed until the tears rolled down his cheeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Pushing weakly from the building he returned to the Victoria to play another joke on its proprietor.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill leaned weakly against Hawley’s and laughed until the tears rolled down his cheeks.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Pushing weakly from the building he returned to the Victoria to play another joke on its proprietor.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Bill leaned weakly against Hawley’s and laughed until the tears rolled down his cheeks.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
take in liquids
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding it vacant he slipped upstairs and hunted for a room to suit him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Finding it vacant he slipped upstairs and hunted for a room to suit him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
gulpedverbUS /ɡʌlpt/
past form of “gulp” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
harness-maker
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From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
Hawley's
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From this reading Bill leaned weakly against Hawley’s and laughed until the tears rolled down his cheeks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Finding it vacant he slipped upstairs and hunted for a room to suit him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Finding it vacant he slipped upstairs and hunted for a room to suit him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Pushing weakly from the building he returned to the Victoria to play another joke on its proprietor.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Pushing weakly from the building he returned to the Victoria to play another joke on its proprietor.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Bill leaned weakly against Hawley’s and laughed until the tears rolled down his cheeks.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Bill leaned weakly against Hawley’s and laughed until the tears rolled down his cheeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pushing weakly from the building he returned to the Victoria to play another joke on its proprietor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
PeeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Pushing weakly from the building he returned to the Victoria to play another joke on its proprietor.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
PushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Pushing weakly from the building he returned to the Victoria to play another joke on its proprietor.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Pushing weakly from the building he returned to the Victoria to play another joke on its proprietor.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Bill leaned weakly against Hawley’s and laughed until the tears rolled down his cheeks.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Finding it vacant he slipped upstairs and hunted for a room to suit him.
scurriedverbUS /ˈskɜːrid/
inflected form of “scurry” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Finding it vacant he slipped upstairs and hunted for a room to suit him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Finding it vacant he slipped upstairs and hunted for a room to suit him.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Bill leaned weakly against Hawley’s and laughed until the tears rolled down his cheeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
unsteadilyadverb
in an unsteady manner
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Bill leaned weakly against Hawley’s and laughed until the tears rolled down his cheeks.
on a floor above
From this reading Finding it vacant he slipped upstairs and hunted for a room to suit him.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Finding it vacant he slipped upstairs and hunted for a room to suit him.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Pushing weakly from the building he returned to the Victoria to play another joke on its proprietor.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peering out of the door to see if the coast was clear, he scurried across the street and told his troubles to the harness-maker.
weaklyadverbUS /ˈwiːkli/
in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
From this reading Bill leaned weakly against Hawley’s and laughed until the tears rolled down his cheeks.
in or at the place that
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading The proprietor wiped the perspiration from his face and walked unsteadily to the bar, where he poured out a generous drink and gulped it down.
