used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It’s different from a fo’castle.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
fo'castle
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From this reading It’s different from a fo’castle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It’s different from a fo’castle.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
hornpipenounUS /ˈhɔːrnpaɪp/
a British solo dance performed by sailors
From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It’s different from a fo’castle.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
on one occasion
From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
shipping-office
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From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
squalidadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːləd/
morally degraded
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading I remember that I stopped once and started to dance a hornpipe on a dark corner nearly opposite the shipping-office.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
which person or people
From this reading I was glad to get out of the squalid little tenement parlour, for a man who is used to the fresh air of the sea is always uncomfortable in a close little room.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A couple of hours later I went down the street with feet that felt so light that they seemed to barely touch the ground.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I had had a long talk with Miss Waters and the poor woman with whom she had been staying, and the former had promised me something.
