used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
coins made of gold
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
Hewson
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From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
a room where books are kept
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
odorousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdərəs/
having odor or a characteristic odor
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
rechercheadjective
lavishly elegant and refined
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
cut with a saw
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
at the time that
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
in or at the place that
From this reading Half an hour later I was summoned to the dining-room, where dinner was laid for me.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading What did I think when I saw that stately dining-room, with its brilliant lights, the gold and silver, the recherche dishes, the odorous wines and rare fruits?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I had finished dinner and enjoyed, for the first time in my life, a really prime cigar, when Hewson came into the library, evidently wishing to see me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading God knows that I had never coveted wealth or thought much of luxury--I had been content with my lot.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading My first feeling was one of wonder that fortune should have so overpowered me; my second was a fervent wish that such pleasant times could fall to every one.
