adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He was accustomed to sit alone, and rather liked it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Lord Blythe was sitting alone in his library.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was accustomed to sit alone, and rather liked it.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
arm-chair
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From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
Armitage
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From this reading The book was by "Ena Armitage"--the cigar, one of a choice brand known chiefly to fastidious connoisseurs of tobacco.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
Blythe
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From this reading Lord Blythe was sitting alone in his library.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading The book was by "Ena Armitage"--the cigar, one of a choice brand known chiefly to fastidious connoisseurs of tobacco.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The book was by "Ena Armitage"--the cigar, one of a choice brand known chiefly to fastidious connoisseurs of tobacco.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The book was by "Ena Armitage"--the cigar, one of a choice brand known chiefly to fastidious connoisseurs of tobacco.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The book was by "Ena Armitage"--the cigar, one of a choice brand known chiefly to fastidious connoisseurs of tobacco.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
connoisseursnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːrz/
plural of “connoisseur” — an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading The book was by "Ena Armitage"--the cigar, one of a choice brand known chiefly to fastidious connoisseurs of tobacco.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
Deanshire's
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From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
Ena
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From this reading The book was by "Ena Armitage"--the cigar, one of a choice brand known chiefly to fastidious connoisseurs of tobacco.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading The book was by "Ena Armitage"--the cigar, one of a choice brand known chiefly to fastidious connoisseurs of tobacco.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was accustomed to sit alone, and rather liked it.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Blythe was sitting alone in his library.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Blythe was sitting alone in his library.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was accustomed to sit alone, and rather liked it.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The book was by "Ena Armitage"--the cigar, one of a choice brand known chiefly to fastidious connoisseurs of tobacco.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Lord Blythe was sitting alone in his library.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He was accustomed to sit alone, and rather liked it.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Blythe was sitting alone in his library.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The book was by "Ena Armitage"--the cigar, one of a choice brand known chiefly to fastidious connoisseurs of tobacco.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading He was accustomed to sit alone, and rather liked it.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading He was accustomed to sit alone, and rather liked it.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Lord Blythe was sitting alone in his library.
sixty-eightadjective
being eight more than sixty
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was accustomed to sit alone, and rather liked it.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading The book was by "Ena Armitage"--the cigar, one of a choice brand known chiefly to fastidious connoisseurs of tobacco.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Blythe was sitting alone in his library.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was the evening after that of the Duchess of Deanshire's reception; his wife had gone to another similar "crush," but had graciously excused his attendance, for which he was honestly grateful.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was old enough, at sixty-eight, to appreciate the luxury of peace and quietness,--he had put on an old lounge coat and an easy pair of slippers, and was thoroughly enjoying himself in a comfortable arm-chair with a book and a cigar.
