used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
(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 "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading His sallow cheeks became flushed and his nervousness had subsided, long before the arrival of the coffee.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
Barnes
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From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His sallow cheeks became flushed and his nervousness had subsided, long before the arrival of the coffee.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His sallow cheeks became flushed and his nervousness had subsided, long before the arrival of the coffee.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
CHAMBERSnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading His sallow cheeks became flushed and his nervousness had subsided, long before the arrival of the coffee.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading His sallow cheeks became flushed and his nervousness had subsided, long before the arrival of the coffee.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading "Jolly expensive, I suppose, isn't it?"
five-course
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From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading His sallow cheeks became flushed and his nervousness had subsided, long before the arrival of the coffee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His sallow cheeks became flushed and his nervousness had subsided, long before the arrival of the coffee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
isn't
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From this reading "Jolly expensive, I suppose, isn't it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Jolly expensive, I suppose, isn't it?"
JollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Jolly expensive, I suppose, isn't it?"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His sallow cheeks became flushed and his nervousness had subsided, long before the arrival of the coffee.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading His sallow cheeks became flushed and his nervousness had subsided, long before the arrival of the coffee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading His sallow cheeks became flushed and his nervousness had subsided, long before the arrival of the coffee.
express in words
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
SEARCHINGadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading His sallow cheeks became flushed and his nervousness had subsided, long before the arrival of the coffee.
express a supposition
From this reading "Jolly expensive, I suppose, isn't it?"
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I say, this is all right, this place is," he said, leaning back in his chair with a large cigar between his teeth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
in or at the place that
From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their conversation during the earlier part of the meal was limited, for Mr. Sydney Barnes showed himself possessed of an appetite which his host contemplated with respectful admiration.
Wrayson
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From this reading SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS Wrayson took his guest to a popular restaurant, where there was music and a five-course luncheon for three and six.
