adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A number of papers lay strewn about the eiderdown quilt.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the French say, Mr. Bellward had refused himself nothing.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
Bellward
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From this reading As the French say, Mr. Bellward had refused himself nothing.
Bellward's
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From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
blue-floweredadjective
having blue flowers
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading At the head of the bed a handsome Sheraton bureau stood open.
CladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
Desmond
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From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
eiderdownnoun
a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider
From this reading A number of papers lay strewn about the eiderdown quilt.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
foolscapnoun
a size of paper used especially in Britain
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading As the French say, Mr. Bellward had refused himself nothing.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading His bedroom was most tastefully furnished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the French say, Mr. Bellward had refused himself nothing.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading At the head of the bed a handsome Sheraton bureau stood open.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of the bed a handsome Sheraton bureau stood open.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As the French say, Mr. Bellward had refused himself nothing.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading His bedroom was most tastefully furnished.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As the French say, Mr. Bellward had refused himself nothing.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of papers lay strewn about the eiderdown quilt.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At the head of the bed a handsome Sheraton bureau stood open.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A number of papers lay strewn about the eiderdown quilt.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
pyjamas
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From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
quiltnounUS /kwɪlt/
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
From this reading A number of papers lay strewn about the eiderdown quilt.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading As the French say, Mr. Bellward had refused himself nothing.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading As the French say, Mr. Bellward had refused himself nothing.
sheetnounUS /ʃiːt/
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
SheratonnounUS /ˈʃerətən/
a furniture style that originated in England around 1800; simple in design with straight lines and classical ornamentation
From this reading At the head of the bed a handsome Sheraton bureau stood open.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
sippingverbUS /ˈsɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the head of the bed a handsome Sheraton bureau stood open.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading A number of papers lay strewn about the eiderdown quilt.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
tastefullyadverbUS /ˈteɪstfəli/
with taste; in a tasteful manner
From this reading His bedroom was most tastefully furnished.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His bedroom was most tastefully furnished.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT THE MILL HOUSE Clad in a suit of Mr. Basil Bellward’s pyjamas of elaborate blue-flowered silk, Desmond lay propped up in bed in Mr. Bellward’s luxuriously fitted bedroom, sipping his morning coffee, and studying with absorbed interest a sheet of blue foolscap.
