Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

later than; following

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It never rains, but it pours.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

the act of departing

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It never rains, but it pours.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

in the recent past

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

go away from a place

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It never rains, but it pours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

a trite or obvious remark

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

third-person singular of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading It never rains, but it pours.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading It never rains, but it pours.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

for a short time

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

having a supporting base

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PLATITUDE AND THE MAN IN BLACK--THE POSTILLION'S ADVENTURES--THE LONE HOUSE--A GOODLY ASSEMBLAGE.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I was destined to see at this inn more acquaintances than one.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the day of Francis Ardry's departure, shortly after he had taken leave of me, as I was standing in the corn-chamber at a kind of writing-table or desk, fastened to the wall, with a book before me, in which I was making out an account of the corn and hay lately received and distributed, my friend the postillion came running in out of breath.