used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GOAT AND BOY It was the middle of October.
AndersennounUS /ˈændərsən/
a Danish author remembered for his fairy stories (1805-1875)
From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
beer-stained
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From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE GOAT AND BOY It was the middle of October.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For nearly a month this rain had lasted.
Francis
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From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
GOATnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading THE GOAT AND BOY It was the middle of October.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For nearly a month this rain had lasted.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
importunitynoun
insistent solicitation and entreaty
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GOAT AND BOY It was the middle of October.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading For nearly a month this rain had lasted.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
long-continued
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From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading THE GOAT AND BOY It was the middle of October.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For nearly a month this rain had lasted.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For nearly a month this rain had lasted.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading THE GOAT AND BOY It was the middle of October.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GOAT AND BOY It was the middle of October.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
Taxater
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From this reading Francis Taxater and Luke Andersen sat opposite one another over a beer-stained table in the parlour of the Goat and Boy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOAT AND BOY It was the middle of October.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For nearly a month this rain had lasted.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The afternoon was drawing to its close and the fire in the little grate threw a warm ruddy light through the darkening room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GOAT AND BOY It was the middle of October.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Outside the rain was falling, heavily, persistently,--the sort of rain that by long-continued importunity finds its way through every sort of obstacle.
