Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

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From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

(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 Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

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

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Night had come down, but it was a night of spring, clear and still and wonderful of stars.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

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

From this reading Night had come down, but it was a night of spring, clear and still and wonderful of stars.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Night had come down, but it was a night of spring, clear and still and wonderful of stars.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

at any time

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

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

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.

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

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

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

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

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

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

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

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

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

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

past form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

and nothing more

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

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

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

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

From this reading Night had come down, but it was a night of spring, clear and still and wonderful of stars.

not any; not one

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

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

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

the season of growth

From this reading Night had come down, but it was a night of spring, clear and still and wonderful of stars.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Night had come down, but it was a night of spring, clear and still and wonderful of stars.

not in physical motion

From this reading Night had come down, but it was a night of spring, clear and still and wonderful of stars.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

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

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

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

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading ANNA GESSNER They set a table in the vestibule overlooking the trim lawn, and thither they carried cigars and coffee.

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

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

a short light gust of air

From this reading Alban did not quite understand what it was that differentiated this particular cigar from any he had ever smoked, but he enjoyed it thoroughly and inhaled every whiff of its fragrant bouquet as though it had been a perfume of morning-roses.

which person or people

From this reading Alban had learned to smoke fiercely--one of the few lessons the East End had taught him thoroughly--and Richard Gessner's cigars had a just reputation among all who frequented the House of the Five Gables--some of these, it must be confessed, coming here for no other particular reason than to smoke them.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Night had come down, but it was a night of spring, clear and still and wonderful of stars.

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

From this reading A profound stillness, broken at rare intervals by the rustling of young leaves, prevailed in the garden.