Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

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

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

react verbally

From this reading Furneaux asked himself; and the only answer that suggested itself was: "Keeping an eye on Osborne.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Furneaux asked himself; and the only answer that suggested itself was: "Keeping an eye on Osborne.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "What is he doing here?"

the organ of sight

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

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

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

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

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "What is he doing here?"

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

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

From this reading Furneaux asked himself; and the only answer that suggested itself was: "Keeping an eye on Osborne.

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

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

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

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

From this reading "What is he doing here?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Furneaux asked himself; and the only answer that suggested itself was: "Keeping an eye on Osborne.

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

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Furneaux asked himself; and the only answer that suggested itself was: "Keeping an eye on Osborne.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

a native or inhabitant of Naples

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

out of fashion

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Furneaux asked himself; and the only answer that suggested itself was: "Keeping an eye on Osborne.

and nothing more

From this reading Furneaux asked himself; and the only answer that suggested itself was: "Keeping an eye on Osborne.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

English playwright (1929-1994)

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

a human being

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Furneaux asked himself; and the only answer that suggested itself was: "Keeping an eye on Osborne.

a quantity of money

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

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

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

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

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

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

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

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

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

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

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

not known

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

someone who visits

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

past form of “wager” — stake on the outcome of an issue

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

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

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading AT TORMOUTH Furneaux reached Tormouth about three in the afternoon, and went boldly to the Swan Hotel, since he was unknown by sight to Osborne.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is he doing here?"

which person or people

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.

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

From this reading He did not know the stranger's name, but he would have wagered a large sum that this queer visitor to Tormouth was a bird of the Janoc flock.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was an old-fashioned place, with a bar opening out of the vestibule, and the first person that met his eye was of interest to him--a man sitting in the bar-parlor, who had "Neapolitan" written all over him--a face that Furneaux had already marked in Soho.