used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
affectsnounUS /əˈfekts/
plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
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From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
Biscayan
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From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
chessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
chess-board
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From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
coffee-house
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From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading RELATING TO OTHER MATTERS WHICH THE DEVIL EXHIBITED TO THE STUDENT.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
employsnounUS /emˈplɔɪz/
plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
EXHIBITEDverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading RELATING TO OTHER MATTERS WHICH THE DEVIL EXHIBITED TO THE STUDENT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
the act of departing
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
knightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading RELATING TO OTHER MATTERS WHICH THE DEVIL EXHIBITED TO THE STUDENT.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
not one, and not any
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading RELATING TO OTHER MATTERS WHICH THE DEVIL EXHIBITED TO THE STUDENT.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
go across or through
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
RELATINGverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading RELATING TO OTHER MATTERS WHICH THE DEVIL EXHIBITED TO THE STUDENT.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
sipnounUS /sɪp/
a small drink
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
STUDENTnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading RELATING TO OTHER MATTERS WHICH THE DEVIL EXHIBITED TO THE STUDENT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RELATING TO OTHER MATTERS WHICH THE DEVIL EXHIBITED TO THE STUDENT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RELATING TO OTHER MATTERS WHICH THE DEVIL EXHIBITED TO THE STUDENT.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RELATING TO OTHER MATTERS WHICH THE DEVIL EXHIBITED TO THE STUDENT.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading He moves from his chess-board in the evening to repair to the house of a rich and handsome widow, with whom he would be happy to mate, and for whom he affects a knightly passion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He is a Biscayan physician, and is going to sip his cup of chocolate; after which he will return to his home to pass the day at chess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "While he is thus engaged, do not be alarmed for his patients; he has none: and if he had, the moments he employs in play would not be the worst for them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I must indulge you with a laugh," continued Asmodeus, "at the cost of an amusing character whom you see walking into that coffee-house, over the way.
