used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
after-dinner
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From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
(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 As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
on or to one side
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
badinagenoun
frivolous banter
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading It chanced that all six were friends of Herbert Wrayson's.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
divisible by two
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It chanced that all six were friends of Herbert Wrayson's.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading It chanced that all six were friends of Herbert Wrayson's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
humouristnoun
someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
the force of workers available
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
Identical; not different.
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It chanced that all six were friends of Herbert Wrayson's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
To-night
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From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading To-night chairs were drawn a little closer together, voices were subdued, and the conversation was of a more serious order.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading UNDER A CLOUD Exactly one week later, six men were smoking their after-dinner cigars at the same round table in the dining-room at the Sheridan Club.
at the time that
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not even the pleasant warmth of the room, the fragrance of tobacco, and the comfortable sense of having dined, could altogether dispel a feeling of uneasiness which all more or less shared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As a rule, it was the hour when, with all the reserve of the day thrown aside, badinage and jest reigned supreme, and the humourist came to his own.
Wrayson's
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From this reading It chanced that all six were friends of Herbert Wrayson's.
