used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The detective inquired about the wagonette, and learnt that it had not yet arrived.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The detective inquired about the wagonette, and learnt that it had not yet arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He straightened himself as he caught sight of Barrant, and opened the sliding window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
Barrant
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From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He straightened himself as he caught sight of Barrant, and opened the sliding window.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective inquired about the wagonette, and learnt that it had not yet arrived.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
set up or found
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
a quick look
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The detective inquired about the wagonette, and learnt that it had not yet arrived.
half-open
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From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He straightened himself as he caught sight of Barrant, and opened the sliding window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The detective inquired about the wagonette, and learnt that it had not yet arrived.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The detective inquired about the wagonette, and learnt that it had not yet arrived.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The detective inquired about the wagonette, and learnt that it had not yet arrived.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The detective inquired about the wagonette, and learnt that it had not yet arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He straightened himself as he caught sight of Barrant, and opened the sliding window.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
pintnounUS /paɪnt/
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
side-entrance
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From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He straightened himself as he caught sight of Barrant, and opened the sliding window.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading He straightened himself as he caught sight of Barrant, and opened the sliding window.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
dependable
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading He straightened himself as he caught sight of Barrant, and opened the sliding window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The detective inquired about the wagonette, and learnt that it had not yet arrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
tipsyadjectiveUS /ˈtɪpsi/
slightly intoxicated
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
tolerantadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərənt/
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
wagonette
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From this reading The detective inquired about the wagonette, and learnt that it had not yet arrived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He made his way up three granite steps into a side-entrance, catching a glimpse through a glass partition of shaggy red faces and pint pots floating in a fog of tobacco smoke.
which person or people
From this reading A stout landlord leaned behind the bar watching his customers with the tolerant smile of a man who was making a living out of their merriment.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He straightened himself as he caught sight of Barrant, and opened the sliding window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barrant found the inn at the dark end of a stone alley, with the sound of tipsy singing and shuffling feet coming through the half-open door.
but in spite of that
From this reading The detective inquired about the wagonette, and learnt that it had not yet arrived.
