Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

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

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

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

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Make yourselves at home, gentlemen," said their guide; "supper will soon be on the table."

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

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

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

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

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

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

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

one or the other of two

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

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

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

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

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

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

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "Make yourselves at home, gentlemen," said their guide; "supper will soon be on the table."

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

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading "Make yourselves at home, gentlemen," said their guide; "supper will soon be on the table."

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

in an attractively handsome manner

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

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

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

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

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

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

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

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

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Make yourselves at home, gentlemen," said their guide; "supper will soon be on the table."

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

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

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

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

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

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

engage in

From this reading "Make yourselves at home, gentlemen," said their guide; "supper will soon be on the table."

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

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

plural of “myrtle” — widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

not any; not one

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

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

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

above and across; more than

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

precisely, exactly

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

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

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Make yourselves at home, gentlemen," said their guide; "supper will soon be on the table."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

extremely hungry

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

in the near future

From this reading "Make yourselves at home, gentlemen," said their guide; "supper will soon be on the table."

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading "Make yourselves at home, gentlemen," said their guide; "supper will soon be on the table."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "Make yourselves at home, gentlemen," said their guide; "supper will soon be on the table."

express in words

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

used as intensifiers

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

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From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

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

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Make yourselves at home, gentlemen," said their guide; "supper will soon be on the table."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

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

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

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

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

male cat

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

in or at the place that

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

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

From this reading Turning to the right, he led them through a gateway, along a walk bordered by orange-trees, myrtles, geraniums, ever-blossoming rose-trees, and numberless other plants and flowers, up to a bungalow-style of building, from the verandah of which a fine view could be enjoyed over the bay, with the town in the distance, and the hills on either side.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely," whispered Tom to Gerald; "but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading "Let's have it as soon as possible, that's all, and pray tell the landlord that we shall be perfectly content if we can have a few cold fowls and a ham, or eggs and bacon, and bread and cheese, and some bottles of country wine--we are in no ways particular!" exclaimed Higson, throwing himself on a garden-seat and producing his cigar-case.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Come along with me," he answered; "I will show you a place where you can get some food."

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading "Make yourselves at home, gentlemen," said their guide; "supper will soon be on the table."