used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was head gamekeeper at Middlecott Court, and no man had a worthier reputation.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
bull-necked
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From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
chaffverbUS /tʃæf/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading Mr Matthew Sweetland heard the chaff of his companions and looked grim.
clean-shorn
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From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mr Matthew Sweetland heard the chaff of his companions and looked grim.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He was head gamekeeper at Middlecott Court, and no man had a worthier reputation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
gamekeepernounUS /ˈɡeɪmkiːpər/
a person employed to take care of game and wildlife
From this reading He was head gamekeeper at Middlecott Court, and no man had a worthier reputation.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Mr Matthew Sweetland heard the chaff of his companions and looked grim.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was head gamekeeper at Middlecott Court, and no man had a worthier reputation.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was head gamekeeper at Middlecott Court, and no man had a worthier reputation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr Matthew Sweetland heard the chaff of his companions and looked grim.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Matthew Sweetland heard the chaff of his companions and looked grim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr Matthew Sweetland heard the chaff of his companions and looked grim.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Mr Matthew Sweetland heard the chaff of his companions and looked grim.
the force of workers available
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
Middlecott
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From this reading He was head gamekeeper at Middlecott Court, and no man had a worthier reputation.
Moretonhampstead
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From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Matthew Sweetland heard the chaff of his companions and looked grim.
not any; not one
From this reading He was head gamekeeper at Middlecott Court, and no man had a worthier reputation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
pent-house
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From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
ProprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He was head gamekeeper at Middlecott Court, and no man had a worthier reputation.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
have in common
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
streakedadjectiveUS /striːkt/
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
Sweetland
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From this reading Mr Matthew Sweetland heard the chaff of his companions and looked grim.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In one corner, round a table, men sat and laughed, but the object of their amusement did not share the fun.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
WeeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading He was a powerful, bull-necked man with a clean-shorn face, grey whiskers, and dark eyes that shone brightly under pent-house brows, bushy and streaked with grey.
a Caucasian
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _This story originally appeared in the Weekly Edition of THE TIMES, and is now issued in book form by arrangement with the Proprietors of that journal._ The bar of the “White Hart,” Moretonhampstead, was full, and, in the atmosphere of smoke and beer, a buzz of sound went up from many throats.
worthieradjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrðiər/
comparative of “worthy” — having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
From this reading He was head gamekeeper at Middlecott Court, and no man had a worthier reputation.
