Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

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

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

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

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

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

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

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

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

a period of 100 years

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

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

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

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

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

let fall to the ground

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading But he had little other encouragement.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

set up or found

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

in a gay manner

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

arranged into groups

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

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

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

in a haughty manner

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

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

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

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

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

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

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

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

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

immediately past

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

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

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

engage in

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

a particular point in time

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

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

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

being perceived or observed

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But he had little other encouragement.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

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

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

express in words

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

only a very short time before

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

be seated

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

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

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

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

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

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

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

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From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

not held or filled or in use

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

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

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

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

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

at the time that

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Many of the visitors were in the garden, some grouped round a quartet of gaily attired minstrels, but more sitting in little arbours or prowling in search of an arbour to sit in; the night was so dark that when our two passed beyond the light of the hotel windows they could scarce see the shrubs they brushed against; cigars without faces behind them sauntered past; several times they thought they had found an unoccupied arbour at last, when they heard the clink of coffee-cups.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a certain satisfaction he noticed that she permitted him, without comment, to bring in the castle thus and to drop it the moment the emergency had passed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE RED LIGHT It was an evening without stars, but fair, sufficient wind to make her Ladyship cling haughtily to his arm as they turned corners.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I believe the castle dates from the fifteenth century," Tommy would then say suddenly, though it was not of castles he had been talking.