used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes afterwards Lord Hartledon entered, smoking, and was allowed to enjoy his cigar with impunity.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading A few minutes afterwards Lord Hartledon entered, smoking, and was allowed to enjoy his cigar with impunity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any cigar but his would have been consigned to the other side the door.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Any cigar but his would have been consigned to the other side the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Any cigar but his would have been consigned to the other side the door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
cigar-case
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From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading Any cigar but his would have been consigned to the other side the door.
countess-dowager's
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From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Any cigar but his would have been consigned to the other side the door.
dowagernounUS /ˈdaʊədʒər/
a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
Elster
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From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A few minutes afterwards Lord Hartledon entered, smoking, and was allowed to enjoy his cigar with impunity.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A few minutes afterwards Lord Hartledon entered, smoking, and was allowed to enjoy his cigar with impunity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes afterwards Lord Hartledon entered, smoking, and was allowed to enjoy his cigar with impunity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
Hartledon
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From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any cigar but his would have been consigned to the other side the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Any cigar but his would have been consigned to the other side the door.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading A few minutes afterwards Lord Hartledon entered, smoking, and was allowed to enjoy his cigar with impunity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading JEALOUSY.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes afterwards Lord Hartledon entered, smoking, and was allowed to enjoy his cigar with impunity.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Any cigar but his would have been consigned to the other side the door.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Any cigar but his would have been consigned to the other side the door.
sitting-room
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From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any cigar but his would have been consigned to the other side the door.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
the act of using
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few minutes afterwards Lord Hartledon entered, smoking, and was allowed to enjoy his cigar with impunity.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Elster had only shown (by mere accident) the end of his cigar-case, and the dowager immediately demanded what he meant by displaying that article in the presence of ladies.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The rain poured down on the Monday morning; and Lord Hartledon stood at the window of the countess-dowager's sitting-room--one she had unceremoniously adopted for her own private use--smoking a cigar, and watching the clouds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few minutes afterwards Lord Hartledon entered, smoking, and was allowed to enjoy his cigar with impunity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Any cigar but his would have been consigned to the other side the door.
