used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Meanwhile, Pan Stanislav fell to examining Mashko's ancestors, a number of whose portraits were hanging on the walls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
subject to appointment
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
betook
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From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
Bigiel's
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From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
drawing-room
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From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Meanwhile, Pan Stanislav fell to examining Mashko's ancestors, a number of whose portraits were hanging on the walls.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Meanwhile, Pan Stanislav fell to examining Mashko's ancestors, a number of whose portraits were hanging on the walls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
set up or found
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Meanwhile, Pan Stanislav fell to examining Mashko's ancestors, a number of whose portraits were hanging on the walls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
liqueursnounUS /lɪˈkɜːrz/
plural of “liqueur” — strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
Mashko
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From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
Mashko's
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From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Pan Stanislav fell to examining Mashko's ancestors, a number of whose portraits were hanging on the walls.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Meanwhile, Pan Stanislav fell to examining Mashko's ancestors, a number of whose portraits were hanging on the walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile, Pan Stanislav fell to examining Mashko's ancestors, a number of whose portraits were hanging on the walls.
on one occasion
From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Meanwhile, Pan Stanislav fell to examining Mashko's ancestors, a number of whose portraits were hanging on the walls.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mashko himself did not appear at once, however; for, as the servant said, he was receiving some lady.
Stanislav
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From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day, after an early dinner at Bigiel's, Pan Stanislav betook himself to Mashko's at the appointed hour.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Meanwhile, Pan Stanislav fell to examining Mashko's ancestors, a number of whose portraits were hanging on the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The host was waiting for him evidently; for in the study he found an exquisite coffee service ready, and glasses for liqueurs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile, Pan Stanislav fell to examining Mashko's ancestors, a number of whose portraits were hanging on the walls.
belonging to which person
From this reading Meanwhile, Pan Stanislav fell to examining Mashko's ancestors, a number of whose portraits were hanging on the walls.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In fact, his voice and the words of a woman came through the door from the drawing-room.
