used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
how long something has existed
From this reading Tony Robson stared at the lad for what seemed to Tad an age before he replied.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tony Robson stared at the lad for what seemed to Tad an age before he replied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently he was having a little rest and a last pipe before locking up his house for the night and going to bed.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tony Robson stared at the lad for what seemed to Tad an age before he replied.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Apparently he was having a little rest and a last pipe before locking up his house for the night and going to bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
at any time
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
a boy or man
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apparently he was having a little rest and a last pipe before locking up his house for the night and going to bed.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
the act of departing
From this reading Apparently he was having a little rest and a last pipe before locking up his house for the night and going to bed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Apparently he was having a little rest and a last pipe before locking up his house for the night and going to bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
a boy or man
From this reading Tony Robson stared at the lad for what seemed to Tad an age before he replied.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
immediately past
From this reading Apparently he was having a little rest and a last pipe before locking up his house for the night and going to bed.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
lockingnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪŋ/
the act of locking something up to protect it
From this reading Apparently he was having a little rest and a last pipe before locking up his house for the night and going to bed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Apparently he was having a little rest and a last pipe before locking up his house for the night and going to bed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Tony Robson stared at the lad for what seemed to Tad an age before he replied.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
Robson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Tony Robson stared at the lad for what seemed to Tad an age before he replied.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
express in speech
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Tony Robson stared at the lad for what seemed to Tad an age before he replied.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
Traveller's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Apparently he was having a little rest and a last pipe before locking up his house for the night and going to bed.
precisely as stated
From this reading The house was kept by a very respectable man, called Anthony Robson, and Tad had often heard his father speak of Tony Rob (as he called him) in high terms as a thoroughly good fellow.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tony Robson stared at the lad for what seemed to Tad an age before he replied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Please can I have a bit of supper and a corner to lie down in?" asked Tad, timidly addressing the landlord, whose burly form was resting in a big armchair in the chimney corner.
a late time of life
From this reading ANOTHER STEP DOWN IT was late that night before Tad reached the village of Pine Hill and approached the little, homely, old-fashioned inn which went by the name of "The Traveller's Rest," this being the sign of the first inn ever built in the place, hundreds of years before.
