used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful!"
on or to one side
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
censernounUS /ˈsensər/
a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
ceremonials
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From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
coal-tongs
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From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
permission to do something
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
wanted intensely
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
drawing-room
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From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
frankincensenounUS /ˈfræŋkənsens/
an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
initiateverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
bring into being
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
not any; not one
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
odoursnounUS /ˈoʊdərs/
plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
approval to do something
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
with low volume
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
SHAKSPEARE
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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.
term of address for a man
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
in the near future
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
carry out
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
Templemore
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From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
TrucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The desired consent having been obtained, the baronet quietly stole from table, and was soon beyond the odours of the dining-room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As Captain Truck asked permission to initiate the new coal-tongs by lighting a cigar, Sir George Templemore contrived to ask Pierre, in an aside, if the ladies would allow him to join them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You miss the censer and the frankincense," said Eve, laughing, as Sir George entered the drawing-room; "but you will remember we have no church establishment, and dare not take such liberties with the ceremonials of the altar."
