used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Christian discovered that he was not sorry to be alone.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He kept his glance, in an indolent fashion, upon the stage, but his mind roamed far and wide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Christian discovered that he was not sorry to be alone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
(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 Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Christian discovered that he was not sorry to be alone.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
Cora'snounUS /ˈkɔːrəz/
possessive form of “cora” — (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
Covent
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From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
dinner-case
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From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Christian discovered that he was not sorry to be alone.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
divisible by two
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He kept his glance, in an indolent fashion, upon the stage, but his mind roamed far and wide.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He kept his glance, in an indolent fashion, upon the stage, but his mind roamed far and wide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He kept his glance, in an indolent fashion, upon the stage, but his mind roamed far and wide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christian discovered that he was not sorry to be alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading He kept his glance, in an indolent fashion, upon the stage, but his mind roamed far and wide.
ingenuouslyadverb
in an ingenuous manner
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept his glance, in an indolent fashion, upon the stage, but his mind roamed far and wide.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
provided with artificial light
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
full of life and energy
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He kept his glance, in an indolent fashion, upon the stage, but his mind roamed far and wide.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
not any; not one
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Christian discovered that he was not sorry to be alone.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
others
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From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
prattleverbUS /ˈprætəl/
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He kept his glance, in an indolent fashion, upon the stage, but his mind roamed far and wide.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Christian discovered that he was not sorry to be alone.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He kept his glance, in an indolent fashion, upon the stage, but his mind roamed far and wide.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Christian discovered that he was not sorry to be alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
up to a particular time
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christian discovered that he was not sorry to be alone.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He kept his glance, in an indolent fashion, upon the stage, but his mind roamed far and wide.
precisely as stated
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
vivifying
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From this reading Cora’s company had been amusing and vivifying, no doubt, but it was even better now to have his own thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christian discovered that he was not sorry to be alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He kept his glance, in an indolent fashion, upon the stage, but his mind roamed far and wide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He observed with relief that others in the stalls were smoking; tobacco as a rule had not very much meaning for him, but now he lit a large cigar from the dinner-case in his pocket, and stretching himself in his chair, proceeded to enjoy it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cora, in returning to explain that it would not be possible for her to stay till the time for Covent Garden, had ingenuously sat on for nearly another hour, cheering him with her lively prattle.
