used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
BankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading For Maison's capacity for pleasure was entirely physical.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
delveverbUS /delv/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Maison did not delve into the soul of things.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Maison did not delve into the soul of things.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For Maison's capacity for pleasure was entirely physical.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Maison's capacity for pleasure was entirely physical.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Maison did not delve into the soul of things.
and nothing more
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
provided with artificial light
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
Maison
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From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
Maison's
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From this reading For Maison's capacity for pleasure was entirely physical.
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 got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
the force of workers available
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Maison did not delve into the soul of things.
NYLAND'S
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From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
Okar
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From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
philanthropistnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading For Maison's capacity for pleasure was entirely physical.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading For Maison's capacity for pleasure was entirely physical.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Maison did not delve into the soul of things.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He got more enjoyment out of a good dinner and a fragrant cigar than many intellectual men get out of the study of a literary masterpiece, or a philanthropist out of the contemplation of a charitable deed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Maison did not delve into the soul of things.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading NYLAND'S VENGEANCE Just before the dusk enveloped Okar, Banker Maison closed the desk in his private office and lit a cigar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Maison's capacity for pleasure was entirely physical.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He leaned back in the big desk chair, slowly smoking, a complacent smile on his lips, his eyes glowing with satisfaction.
