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From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
make calm or still
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
moving swiftly
From this reading “THE FLYING TERMS.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
of great significance or value
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
the literary culture
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
the force of workers available
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
movernounUS /ˈmuːvər/
workman employed by a moving company
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
reading-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading “THE FLYING TERMS.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE FLYING TERMS.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several important telegrams posted in the Hall, and the stopping of members to read them considerably added to the general confusion.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
on a floor above
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
under normal conditions
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a Thursday night; and the rooms of the “Union” were crowded, for the debate was to be opened by a popular member.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ladies were hurrying upstairs to the little uncomfortable gallery,[9] with amused looks of curiosity, or the calm equanimity of accustomed visitors.
writing-room
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From this reading A few men were in the reading-rooms, indifferent to the subject and its mover; a few were in the writing-room, hurrying over their letters, in order to be in time for the “private business,” which is usually the most amusing part of the evening’s proceedings.
