used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The reveries of men who live much in the world are seldom very agreeable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The reveries of men who live much in the world are seldom very agreeable.
arrearsnounUS /ərˈɪrz/
the state of being behind in payments
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
increase twofold
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
habituesnounUS /ˈhæbɪtʃuːz/
plural of “habitue” — a regular patron
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
how
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From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
Ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
set afire or burning
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The reveries of men who live much in the world are seldom very agreeable.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
Mazzarini
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From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
the force of workers available
From this reading The reveries of men who live much in the world are seldom very agreeable.
Midchekoff
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From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
Norwood
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From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
Onslow's
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From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
reveriesnounUS /ˈrevəriz/
plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading The reveries of men who live much in the world are seldom very agreeable.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
not often
From this reading The reveries of men who live much in the world are seldom very agreeable.
self-examinationnoun
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
not in physical motion
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
under normal conditions
From this reading Not knowing how to spend the hours, so much earlier than those of his usually retiring to rest, he lighted a cigar, and threw himself on a sofa before the fire.
precisely as stated
From this reading The reveries of men who live much in the world are seldom very agreeable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Lord Norwood arrived at the Mazzarini Palace, he was surprised not to find the usual half-dozen carriages of the habitues drawn up in the courtyard, and still more so to learn that her Ladyship did not receive that evening.
which person or people
From this reading The reveries of men who live much in the world are seldom very agreeable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work of self-examination comes with a double penalty when it is rarely exercised, and the heavy arrears of time are formidable scores to confront.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The reveries of men who live much in the world are seldom very agreeable.
but in spite of that
From this reading He ascended to George Onslow's apartment, and discovered that he had dined with Prince Midchekoff, and not yet returned.
