used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
bywaysnounUS /ˈbaɪweɪz/
plural of “byway” — a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Miss Gregory drank up her coffee and sat where she was.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Miss Gregory drank up her coffee and sat where she was.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
the organ of sight
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Miss Gregory drank up her coffee and sat where she was.
gulpedverbUS /ɡʌlpt/
past form of “gulp” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
lendsverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
engage in
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
the force of workers available
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Gregory drank up her coffee and sat where she was.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
robverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Miss Gregory drank up her coffee and sat where she was.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Gregory drank up her coffee and sat where she was.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
straightnessnoun
(of hair) lack of a tendency to curl
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Gregory drank up her coffee and sat where she was.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Gregory drank up her coffee and sat where she was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
in or at the place that
From this reading Miss Gregory drank up her coffee and sat where she was.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading She could see the men at the next table out of the corner of her eye; their heads were together, and they were whispering excitedly.
which person or people
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He gulped and left her, walking forth through the little tables with the uncanny straightness of the man "in liquor."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He was the kind of man who lends himself to being robbed; the real wonder was that it had not been done already.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The whole affair was plain enough to a veteran of the world's byways like Miss Gregory; the plan had been to make the youth drunk, help him forth, and rob him easily in some convenient corner.
