Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

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

From this reading In the small public-house he was, without doubt, an impressive figure.

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

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He carried himself, too, like a man who believes in himself.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He carried himself, too, like a man who believes in himself.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading The professor set down his tumbler upon the zinc-rimmed counter.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading In the small public-house he was, without doubt, an impressive figure.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The professor set down his tumbler upon the zinc-rimmed counter.

apart from; not including

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In the small public-house he was, without doubt, an impressive figure.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “My friends,” he remarked, “our host's whiskey is good.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “My friends,” he remarked, “our host's whiskey is good.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

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

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

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

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He carried himself, too, like a man who believes in himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The professor set down his tumbler upon the zinc-rimmed counter.

possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading “My friends,” he remarked, “our host's whiskey is good.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading In the small public-house he was, without doubt, an impressive figure.

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

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

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

From this reading “My friends,” he remarked, “our host's whiskey is good.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He carried himself, too, like a man who believes in himself.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

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

From this reading He carried himself, too, like a man who believes in himself.

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

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My friends,” he remarked, “our host's whiskey is good.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “My friends,” he remarked, “our host's whiskey is good.

by chance

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The professor set down his tumbler upon the zinc-rimmed counter.

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

From this reading In the small public-house he was, without doubt, an impressive figure.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “My friends,” he remarked, “our host's whiskey is good.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The professor set down his tumbler upon the zinc-rimmed counter.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the small public-house he was, without doubt, an impressive figure.

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

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

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

From this reading The professor set down his tumbler upon the zinc-rimmed counter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He carried himself, too, like a man who believes in himself.

a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading The professor set down his tumbler upon the zinc-rimmed counter.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The professor set down his tumbler upon the zinc-rimmed counter.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

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

From this reading He was very little changed except that he had grown a shade stouter, and there was perhaps more color in his cheeks.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading “My friends,” he remarked, “our host's whiskey is good.

which person or people

From this reading He carried himself, too, like a man who believes in himself.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In the small public-house he was, without doubt, an impressive figure.

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

From this reading The professor set down his tumbler upon the zinc-rimmed counter.