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From this reading THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Something in the nature of a conference was proceeding in Quest's study.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They had the air of being prepared for some excursion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laura and Lenora were seated at the table, dressed for the street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Laura and Lenora were seated at the table, dressed for the street.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They had the air of being prepared for some excursion.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Something in the nature of a conference was proceeding in Quest's study.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Laura and Lenora were seated at the table, dressed for the street.
easy-chair
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From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading They had the air of being prepared for some excursion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Laura and Lenora were seated at the table, dressed for the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had the air of being prepared for some excursion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — 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 The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY 1.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something in the nature of a conference was proceeding in Quest's study.
Laura
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From this reading Laura and Lenora were seated at the table, dressed for the street.
Lenora
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From this reading Laura and Lenora were seated at the table, dressed for the street.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY 1.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Something in the nature of a conference was proceeding in Quest's study.
easily agitated
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY 1.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading They had the air of being prepared for some excursion.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Something in the nature of a conference was proceeding in Quest's study.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
Quest's
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From this reading Something in the nature of a conference was proceeding in Quest's study.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They had the air of being prepared for some excursion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something in the nature of a conference was proceeding in Quest's study.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Laura and Lenora were seated at the table, dressed for the street.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Something in the nature of a conference was proceeding in Quest's study.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Laura and Lenora were seated at the table, dressed for the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY 1.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had the air of being prepared for some excursion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something in the nature of a conference was proceeding in Quest's study.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Laura and Lenora were seated at the table, dressed for the street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Professor was there, seated in the most comfortable easy-chair, smoking without relish one of his host's best cigars, watching with nervous impatience the closed door.
