used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat down to his desk, and drew pen, ink and paper before him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DINNER AT RICHMOND.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He sat down to his desk, and drew pen, ink and paper before him.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Having finished his toilet, he did not ring immediately for his breakfast.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He sat down to his desk, and drew pen, ink and paper before him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Having finished his toilet, he did not ring immediately for his breakfast.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE DINNER AT RICHMOND.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat down to his desk, and drew pen, ink and paper before him.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He sat down to his desk, and drew pen, ink and paper before him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Having finished his toilet, he did not ring immediately for his breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having finished his toilet, he did not ring immediately for his breakfast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sat down to his desk, and drew pen, ink and paper before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Having finished his toilet, he did not ring immediately for his breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading He sat down to his desk, and drew pen, ink and paper before him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
Nevill
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From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having finished his toilet, he did not ring immediately for his breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He sat down to his desk, and drew pen, ink and paper before him.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading He sat down to his desk, and drew pen, ink and paper before him.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
RICHMONDnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading THE DINNER AT RICHMOND.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Having finished his toilet, he did not ring immediately for his breakfast.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat down to his desk, and drew pen, ink and paper before him.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
spongeverbUS /spʌndʒ/
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DINNER AT RICHMOND.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There appeared to be something of a pleasing nature on his mind, for as he dressed he smiled complacently at his own reflection in the glass.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Having finished his toilet, he did not ring immediately for his breakfast.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three days later, at the unusually early hour of nine in the morning, Victor Nevill was enjoying his sponge bath.
