used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A FACER."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
CauliflowernounUS /ˈkɑːləflaʊər/
a plant having a large edible head of crowded white flower buds
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
FACERnounUS /ˈfeɪsər/
(a dated Briticism) a serious difficulty with which one is suddenly faced
From this reading "A FACER."
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It's waiting for you!"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
It's
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From this reading "It's waiting for you!"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
the literary culture
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
not any; not one
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
and nothing more
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
quitted
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From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
precisely as stated
From this reading But Frank entertained no thoughts of returning to the scene of gaiety he had quitted on its very threshold.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "It's waiting for you!"
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course it was; and what a fool had he been not to inquire for his letters at the "Cauliflower" ere he dressed for dinner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Stopping only to put a cigar in his mouth he turned, without a pang, from these "halls of dazzling light," to walk slowly away through a succession of dark streets, like a man in a dream.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's waiting for you!"
