used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Drumgool was a bachelor's, or, rather, a widower's, household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
bachelor'snounUS /ˈbætʃələrz/
possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading Drumgool was a bachelor's, or, rather, a widower's, household.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Fling a window open, and the roar of it came in, and the smell of it better than the smell of roses.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fling a window open, and the roar of it came in, and the smell of it better than the smell of roses.
canvasesnounUS /ˈkænvəsɪz/
plural of “canvas” — a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
cigar-smoke
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From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
dead-and-gone
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From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
drawing-room
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From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
Drumgool
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From this reading Drumgool was a bachelor's, or, rather, a widower's, household.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
fishing-rods
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From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
FlingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Fling a window open, and the roar of it came in, and the smell of it better than the smell of roses.
set up or found
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
Frenches
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From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house hummed with the sound of the sea.
a social unit living together
From this reading Drumgool was a bachelor's, or, rather, a widower's, household.
hummed
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From this reading The house hummed with the sound of the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fling a window open, and the roar of it came in, and the smell of it better than the smell of roses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fling a window open, and the roar of it came in, and the smell of it better than the smell of roses.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
mildewnounUS /ˈmɪlduː/
the process of becoming mildewed
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
on one occasion
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Fling a window open, and the roar of it came in, and the smell of it better than the smell of roses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Drumgool was a bachelor's, or, rather, a widower's, household.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
on the contrary
From this reading Drumgool was a bachelor's, or, rather, a widower's, household.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Fling a window open, and the roar of it came in, and the smell of it better than the smell of roses.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Fling a window open, and the roar of it came in, and the smell of it better than the smell of roses.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
sitting-room
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From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The house hummed with the sound of the sea.
not in physical motion
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fling a window open, and the roar of it came in, and the smell of it better than the smell of roses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Drumgool was a bachelor's, or, rather, a widower's, household.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
in or at the place that
From this reading The dining-room, where dead-and-gone Frenches looked at one another from dusty canvases, was rarely used; the drawing-room never.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
widower's
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From this reading Drumgool was a bachelor's, or, rather, a widower's, household.
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 Fling a window open, and the roar of it came in, and the smell of it better than the smell of roses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Guns and fishing-rods found their way into the sitting-room, which had once been the library, and still held books enough to lend a perfume of mildew and leather to the place--a perfume that mixed not unpleasantly with the smell of cigar-smoke and the scent of the sea.
