used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
clothing in general
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
HomburgnounUS /ˈhɑːmbərɡ/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
isn't
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From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
a particular point in time
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
being perceived or observed
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
express in words
From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
only a very short time before
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
having a supporting base
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
Tavernake
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From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
which person or people
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
