used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Innuendo, political intrigue, diplomatic tergiversation--in all these he was a master.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Nor did he neglect the color, the atmosphere.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Nor did he neglect the color, the atmosphere.
CROSSESnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he neglect the color, the atmosphere.
DIPLOMATnounUS /ˈdɪpləmæt/
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading Innuendo, political intrigue, diplomatic tergiversation--in all these he was a master.
emprise
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From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
the organ of sight
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
ineptlyadverbUS /ˌɪˈneptli/
with ineptitude; in an incompetent manner
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
InnuendonounUS /ˌɪnjuːˈendoʊ/
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading Innuendo, political intrigue, diplomatic tergiversation--in all these he was a master.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Innuendo, political intrigue, diplomatic tergiversation--in all these he was a master.
Koltsoff
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From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
held dear
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Innuendo, political intrigue, diplomatic tergiversation--in all these he was a master.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
morning-room
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From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Nor did he neglect the color, the atmosphere.
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he neglect the color, the atmosphere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Innuendo, political intrigue, diplomatic tergiversation--in all these he was a master.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
SWORDSnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
tergiversationnoun
falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
From this reading Innuendo, political intrigue, diplomatic tergiversation--in all these he was a master.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Innuendo, political intrigue, diplomatic tergiversation--in all these he was a master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
precisely as stated
From this reading He loved mystery; and like many Russians, the fact that he was a part, the centre, of any project of international emprise, questionable or otherwise, was to him the very breath of life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
WELLINGTONnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
which person or people
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISS WELLINGTON CROSSES SWORDS WITH A DIPLOMAT As Koltsoff, who had been summoned to the telephone, returned to the morning-room of the Wellington house, he looked about him with a triumphant gleam in his eye.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He loved the part he was playing in Newport, a part, by the way, which he had played not always ineptly in other quarters of the world.
