used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
assuagedverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒd/
past form of “assuage” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
Bylant
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From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
Bylant's
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From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
ExtravagantlyadverbUS /ˌekˈstrævəɡəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
the organ of sight
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
Gitanoun
(Hinduism) the sacred “song of God” composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
others
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From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
sofasnounUS /ˈsoʊfəz/
plural of “sofa” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
be standing; be upright
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
at the time that
From this reading Extravagantly as they admired Gita they were a little in awe of her in her own house, and when under her eye assuaged their thirst discreetly.
in or at the place that
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She disliked crowded rooms, where the selfish appropriated the chairs and sofas permanently, while the others were forced to stand about or wander.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Bylant had a wide bed and a divan, if they were forced to remain for the night, and he could sneak them downstairs in the morning before his wife was awake.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Eight or ten of the guests were up in Bylant’s rooms playing poker and refreshing themselves at will.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Gita had given several parties during the winter but refused to ask more than forty at a time.
