used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
for the reason that
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
without deviation
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
fobnounUS /fɔːb/
a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
set up or found
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
fro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
a man of refinement
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
GullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
the force of workers available
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
Norton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This apology was offered more for the purpose of conversation than because he felt that it was due.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
tieingverbUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “tie” — fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
toyingnounUS /ˈtɔɪɪŋ/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
look attentively
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gully and Norton reached the village the following day about the middle of the forenoon, and driving directly to the one hotel of which the town boasted, found the strangers awaiting their arrival.
which person or people
From this reading After tieing his team Gully approached the old gentleman who, having recognized him, had stopped his restless pacing and was nervously toying with his watch fob.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Accompanied by Jack Norton, whom he introduced, he mentioned that "He regretted being so late, but the distance was great."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The old gentleman was walking impatiently to and fro on the narrow board walk that did duty as a porch, and the two younger men were idly glancing through some well worn back number magazines with which the writing table in the one waiting room of the hotel was strewn.
