used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The restaurant was full of the bustle of hurrying waiters and the hum of conversation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mavering sat half-way down the line of tables, the remains of his meal before him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading The restaurant was full of the bustle of hurrying waiters and the hum of conversation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
CompunctionnounUS /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The restaurant was full of the bustle of hurrying waiters and the hum of conversation.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mavering sat half-way down the line of tables, the remains of his meal before him.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mavering took his eyes from the ceiling and said, mildly.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mavering took his eyes from the ceiling and said, mildly.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The restaurant was full of the bustle of hurrying waiters and the hum of conversation.
Gard
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From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
half-way
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From this reading Mavering sat half-way down the line of tables, the remains of his meal before him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mavering sat half-way down the line of tables, the remains of his meal before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mavering sat half-way down the line of tables, the remains of his meal before him.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The restaurant was full of the bustle of hurrying waiters and the hum of conversation.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The restaurant was full of the bustle of hurrying waiters and the hum of conversation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
iron-graynoun
the color of freshly broken cast iron
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Mavering sat half-way down the line of tables, the remains of his meal before him.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
Mavering
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From this reading Mavering sat half-way down the line of tables, the remains of his meal before him.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Mavering sat half-way down the line of tables, the remains of his meal before him.
Meely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading Mavering took his eyes from the ceiling and said, mildly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
quick-temperedadjective
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Mavering sat half-way down the line of tables, the remains of his meal before him.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mavering took his eyes from the ceiling and said, mildly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mavering sat half-way down the line of tables, the remains of his meal before him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
believed likely
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mavering sat half-way down the line of tables, the remains of his meal before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mavering took his eyes from the ceiling and said, mildly.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The restaurant was full of the bustle of hurrying waiters and the hum of conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The restaurant was full of the bustle of hurrying waiters and the hum of conversation.
at the time that
From this reading He was leaning back, looking peacefully at the ceiling, when Gard came, sat down at the other side of the table, and held out his hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In which there is Discovered a Compunction The iron-gray horse--the former property of one "Miss Meely," an existence in rumor, suspected of being quick-tempered--turned into an alley that led past the windows of the restaurant with the gilt sign to a livery stable.
