used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He glanced about him as he came as though in search of someone, and finally passed on to the smoking-room.
accompanimentsnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənts/
plural of “accompaniment” — an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He glanced about him as he came as though in search of someone, and finally passed on to the smoking-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Scott came straight to him, and bent over him a hand on the back of his chair.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Scott came straight to him, and bent over him a hand on the back of his chair.
BITTERNESSnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Scott came straight to him, and bent over him a hand on the back of his chair.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading In the smoking-room several men were congregated, and in a corner of it sat Sir Eustace, writing a letter.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In the smoking-room several men were congregated, and in a corner of it sat Sir Eustace, writing a letter.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
Eustace
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From this reading In the smoking-room several men were congregated, and in a corner of it sat Sir Eustace, writing a letter.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
the organ of sight
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He glanced about him as he came as though in search of someone, and finally passed on to the smoking-room.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced about him as he came as though in search of someone, and finally passed on to the smoking-room.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Scott came straight to him, and bent over him a hand on the back of his chair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He glanced about him as he came as though in search of someone, and finally passed on to the smoking-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He glanced about him as he came as though in search of someone, and finally passed on to the smoking-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In the smoking-room several men were congregated, and in a corner of it sat Sir Eustace, writing a letter.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the smoking-room several men were congregated, and in a corner of it sat Sir Eustace, writing a letter.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Scott came straight to him, and bent over him a hand on the back of his chair.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He glanced about him as he came as though in search of someone, and finally passed on to the smoking-room.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the smoking-room several men were congregated, and in a corner of it sat Sir Eustace, writing a letter.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He glanced about him as he came as though in search of someone, and finally passed on to the smoking-room.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the smoking-room several men were congregated, and in a corner of it sat Sir Eustace, writing a letter.
term of address for a man
From this reading In the smoking-room several men were congregated, and in a corner of it sat Sir Eustace, writing a letter.
smoking-room
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From this reading He glanced about him as he came as though in search of someone, and finally passed on to the smoking-room.
a person, without saying who
From this reading He glanced about him as he came as though in search of someone, and finally passed on to the smoking-room.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Scott came straight to him, and bent over him a hand on the back of his chair.
carry out
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He glanced about him as he came as though in search of someone, and finally passed on to the smoking-room.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CUP OF BITTERNESS It was growing late on that same evening that Scott came through the hotel vestibule after a rehearsal of the concert which was to take place that evening and at which he had undertaken to play the accompaniments.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading His eye were heavy and his face worn, but there was an air of resolution about him that gave purpose to his movements.
the act of creating written works
From this reading In the smoking-room several men were congregated, and in a corner of it sat Sir Eustace, writing a letter.
