adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
AndalusianadjectiveUS /ˌændəˈluːʃən/
in or relating to Andalusia
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And in this he had entirely succeeded.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
folios
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
HansardnounUS /ˈhænsərd/
the official published verbatim report of the proceedings of a parliamentary body; originally of the British Parliament
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And in this he had entirely succeeded.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
LibrarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
parliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
Roehampton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
St
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From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading And in this he had entirely succeeded.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And in this he had entirely succeeded.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
treatisesnounUS /ˈtriːtəsəz/
plural of “treatise” — a formal exposition
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lady Roehampton, in her stately mansion in St. James’ Square, found life very different from what she had experienced in her Andalusian dream.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading For three months she had been the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men, whose only object had been to charm and delight her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading From the moment they arrived in London, however, they seemed to be separated, and although when they met, there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for her, his brow, if not oppressed with care, was always weighty with thought.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Lord Roehampton was little at his office; he worked in a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence, and which was called the Library, though its literature consisted only of Hansard, volumes of state papers, shelves of treatises, and interminable folios of parliamentary reports.
