used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
anew
From this reading BEZEL AGAIN.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
BEZELnoun
a sloping edge on a cutting tool
From this reading BEZEL AGAIN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
Claude
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From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
DormernounUS /ˈdɔːrmər/
a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
communicated in words
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
set up or found
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
destroyed or killed
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
Horriston
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From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
and nothing more
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
Larcher
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From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
the literary culture
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
go across or through
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
Tait
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON returning home Claude found that Tait, contrary to his expressed intention, had gone out.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
at the time that
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
which person or people
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dormer, who was packing a portmanteau for the Horriston journey, could not inform Larcher when his master would be back, but ventured an opinion that he would certainly return to luncheon.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Meanwhile, he handed to Claude some letters which had just arrived, and with these the young man managed to pass a fairly uncomfortable hour.
