used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the rest--the capacity for imagination inclusive--was mere moonshine.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
in addition
From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
bank-book
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From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
Blackborough
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From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading All the rest--the capacity for imagination inclusive--was mere moonshine.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
Cwmfairnog
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From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
fuddledadjective
very drunk
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
usually; as a rule
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
high-pricedadjective
having a high price
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
highly-drugged
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From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading All the rest--the capacity for imagination inclusive--was mere moonshine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
inclusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːsɪv/
including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
From this reading All the rest--the capacity for imagination inclusive--was mere moonshine.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
ludicrouslyadverbUS /ˈluːdəkrəsli/
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
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 For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading All the rest--the capacity for imagination inclusive--was mere moonshine.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
moonshinenounUS /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
the light of the Moon
From this reading All the rest--the capacity for imagination inclusive--was mere moonshine.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
Ned
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From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
not any; not one
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading All the rest--the capacity for imagination inclusive--was mere moonshine.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
except for; apart from
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
and nothing more
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
a special situation
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the rest--the capacity for imagination inclusive--was mere moonshine.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
at the time that
From this reading When Ned Blackborough left Cwmfairnog he left behind him also the very desire for dreams.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the first time in his life the pompous luxury of New Park did not offend him, he drank a bottle of ludicrously high-priced champagne for supper, he smoked a good many ludicrously highly-drugged cigarettes, not as he generally did almost unconsciously, but of set purpose, taking a solid joy in the fuddled state to which they reduced him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He remained simply a rich man with no wants save for what wealth can bring.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading He woke, of course, with a headache next morning, and having had breakfast he looked at his bank-book, a thing he had not done for months.
