used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
aslantadverb
over or across in a slanting direction
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
completely unclothed
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
BayardnounUS /ˈbeɪərd/
French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
Constantin
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From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
cosey
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From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
Greenough
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From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
Ivan
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From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
set afire or burning
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
loungesnounUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪz/
plural of “lounge” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
Mme
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From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
Petrovski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Greenough, his long body aslant, his head on the edge of a chair, his feet on the hearth rug, was blowing rings to the ceiling.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
Sleyde
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From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
slipperedadjective
shod with slippers
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
stoolsnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The dinner had been a merry one, with every brain at its best; this restful silence was but another luxury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dinner was over, and Mme. Constantin and her guests were seated under the lighted candles in her cosey salon.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the serving of the coffee and cigarettes, pillows had been adjusted to bare shoulders, stools moved under slippered feet, and easy lounges pushed nearer the fire.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Bayard, the African explorer, and the young Russian Secretary, Ivan Petrovski, had each the end of a long sofa, with pretty Mme. Petrovski and old Baron Sleyde between them, while Mme. Constantin lay nestled like a kitten among the big and little cushions of a divan.
