Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

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

From this reading FRIENDS AND BROTHERS.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

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From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

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From this reading But there was a contented look on Brian's face.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading FRIENDS AND BROTHERS.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was a contented look on Brian's face.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading But there was a contented look on Brian's face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But there was a contented look on Brian's face.

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

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The floor was uncarpeted, the furniture scanty and poor: the fire in the grate smouldered miserably, and languished for want of fuel.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The floor was uncarpeted, the furniture scanty and poor: the fire in the grate smouldered miserably, and languished for want of fuel.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

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

From this reading FRIENDS AND BROTHERS.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading The floor was uncarpeted, the furniture scanty and poor: the fire in the grate smouldered miserably, and languished for want of fuel.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The floor was uncarpeted, the furniture scanty and poor: the fire in the grate smouldered miserably, and languished for want of fuel.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

From this reading The floor was uncarpeted, the furniture scanty and poor: the fire in the grate smouldered miserably, and languished for want of fuel.

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

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

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

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

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

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

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

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

past form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading The floor was uncarpeted, the furniture scanty and poor: the fire in the grate smouldered miserably, and languished for want of fuel.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

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

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

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From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But there was a contented look on Brian's face.

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From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

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

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

in a miserable manner

From this reading The floor was uncarpeted, the furniture scanty and poor: the fire in the grate smouldered miserably, and languished for want of fuel.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The floor was uncarpeted, the furniture scanty and poor: the fire in the grate smouldered miserably, and languished for want of fuel.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

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From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

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

From this reading The floor was uncarpeted, the furniture scanty and poor: the fire in the grate smouldered miserably, and languished for want of fuel.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

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

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was a contented look on Brian's face.

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

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

not carpeted

From this reading The floor was uncarpeted, the furniture scanty and poor: the fire in the grate smouldered miserably, and languished for want of fuel.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had little light to see by, for the slender, tallow candle burnt with a very uncertain flame: the glare of the gas lamps in the street gave almost a better light.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading The floor was uncarpeted, the furniture scanty and poor: the fire in the grate smouldered miserably, and languished for want of fuel.

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

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a little room on the second-floor of a London lodging-house near Manchester-square, Brian Luttrell was packing a box, with the few scanty possessions that he called his own.