used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Finally, slipping an electric torch into my pocket, I set out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The bar was closing when I came downstairs.
bar-parlor
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From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
bramble-land
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From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The bar was closing when I came downstairs.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The bar was closing when I came downstairs.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading The bar was closing when I came downstairs.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Finally, slipping an electric torch into my pocket, I set out.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, slipping an electric torch into my pocket, I set out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
FRIAR'S
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From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
the act of departing
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Finally, slipping an electric torch into my pocket, I set out.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Finally, slipping an electric torch into my pocket, I set out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
puttees
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From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Finally, slipping an electric torch into my pocket, I set out.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Finally, slipping an electric torch into my pocket, I set out.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Finally, slipping an electric torch into my pocket, I set out.
traversingverbUS /trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECRET OF FRIAR'S PARK Glancing into the bar-parlor as I entered, I observed that it was empty.
be dressed in
From this reading Going up to my room, I put on a pair of puttees--which, although useless and indeed injurious for general wear, are ideal for traversing bramble-land--took my thick stick, and further looked to the condition and readiness of my pistol.
at the time that
From this reading The bar was closing when I came downstairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Martin sat behind the counter, and he seemed to be immersed in the contents of a newspaper which was spread open before him.
