used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not that he had a liking for ale-house company--or indeed any company.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
ale-house
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From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
alehousenounUS /ˈeɪlhaʊs/
a tavern where ale is sold
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
(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 But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the wettest days, and some others, the place was Harry's resort.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that he had a liking for ale-house company--or indeed any company.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Not that he had a liking for ale-house company--or indeed any company.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On the wettest days, and some others, the place was Harry's resort.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that he had a liking for ale-house company--or indeed any company.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
Fortis
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From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not that he had a liking for ale-house company--or indeed any company.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
Harry's
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From this reading On the wettest days, and some others, the place was Harry's resort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that he had a liking for ale-house company--or indeed any company.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Not that he had a liking for ale-house company--or indeed any company.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
a narrow way or road
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Not that he had a liking for ale-house company--or indeed any company.
held dear
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the wettest days, and some others, the place was Harry's resort.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that he had a liking for ale-house company--or indeed any company.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the wettest days, and some others, the place was Harry's resort.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the wettest days, and some others, the place was Harry's resort.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading On the wettest days, and some others, the place was Harry's resort.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
a state of social isolation
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the wettest days, and some others, the place was Harry's resort.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that he had a liking for ale-house company--or indeed any company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the wettest days, and some others, the place was Harry's resort.
Wavertons
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From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
wettestadjectiveUS /ˈwetəst/
superlative of “wet” — covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading On the wettest days, and some others, the place was Harry's resort.
in or at the place that
From this reading HARRY IS NOT GRATEFUL Where the lane from Fortis Green crosses the high road there stood an ale-house.
which person or people
From this reading The alehouse of the cross roads offered a clean floor, a clean fire, air not too foul, a tolerable chair, a landlord who did not talk, and until evening, sufficient solitude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But within the precincts of the Wavertons' house tobacco was forbidden and--all the more for that--tobacco he loved with a solid devotion.
