Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

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

From this reading Lolling in a chair by one side of the fire was an individual at the sight of whom I almost started.

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

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

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

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading A good fire blazed in the grate, and there were four lights on the table.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Lolling in a chair by one side of the fire was an individual at the sight of whom I almost started.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

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From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

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

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A good fire blazed in the grate, and there were four lights on the table.

relating to or covered with or resembling freckles

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

depressingly dark

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A good fire blazed in the grate, and there were four lights on the table.

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

From this reading A good fire blazed in the grate, and there were four lights on the table.

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

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

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

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

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

From this reading A good fire blazed in the grate, and there were four lights on the table.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Lolling in a chair by one side of the fire was an individual at the sight of whom I almost started.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

in the recent past

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading A good fire blazed in the grate, and there were four lights on the table.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

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

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly

From this reading Lolling in a chair by one side of the fire was an individual at the sight of whom I almost started.

a female domestic

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

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

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A good fire blazed in the grate, and there were four lights on the table.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lolling in a chair by one side of the fire was an individual at the sight of whom I almost started.

go across or through

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.

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

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

cut with a saw

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

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

From this reading Lolling in a chair by one side of the fire was an individual at the sight of whom I almost started.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Lolling in a chair by one side of the fire was an individual at the sight of whom I almost started.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Lolling in a chair by one side of the fire was an individual at the sight of whom I almost started.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A good fire blazed in the grate, and there were four lights on the table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

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

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A good fire blazed in the grate, and there were four lights on the table.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

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

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

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

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

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

From this reading A good fire blazed in the grate, and there were four lights on the table.

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

From this reading The room presented an agreeable contrast to the gloomy, desolate places through which I had lately come.

a Caucasian

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was conducted into the coffee-room of the White Lion by a little freckled maid whom I saw at the bar, and whom I told that I was come to pass the night at the inn.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Cheerful Fire—Immense Man—Doctor Jones—Recognition—A Fast Young Man—Excellent Remarks—Disappointment.