used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
ACTSnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
ADVISESverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
(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 But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
arbournounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading "She's avoiding me!" said Ravenslee bitterly, teeth clenched upon his pipestem, "there's no doubt about it, damn it; she's avoiding me!
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "She's avoiding me!" said Ravenslee bitterly, teeth clenched upon his pipestem, "there's no doubt about it, damn it; she's avoiding me!
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading "She's avoiding me!" said Ravenslee bitterly, teeth clenched upon his pipestem, "there's no doubt about it, damn it; she's avoiding me!
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
damnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading "She's avoiding me!" said Ravenslee bitterly, teeth clenched upon his pipestem, "there's no doubt about it, damn it; she's avoiding me!
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "She's avoiding me!" said Ravenslee bitterly, teeth clenched upon his pipestem, "there's no doubt about it, damn it; she's avoiding me!
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
the organ of sight
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
opinion or judgment
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "She's avoiding me!" said Ravenslee bitterly, teeth clenched upon his pipestem, "there's no doubt about it, damn it; she's avoiding me!
and nothing more
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
languorousadjective
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She's avoiding me!" said Ravenslee bitterly, teeth clenched upon his pipestem, "there's no doubt about it, damn it; she's avoiding me!
come together
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
not any; not one
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
pipestem
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From this reading "She's avoiding me!" said Ravenslee bitterly, teeth clenched upon his pipestem, "there's no doubt about it, damn it; she's avoiding me!
RAVENSLEE
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From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
reposed
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From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
robinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She's avoiding me!" said Ravenslee bitterly, teeth clenched upon his pipestem, "there's no doubt about it, damn it; she's avoiding me!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
savourverb
have flavor; taste of something
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
She's
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From this reading "She's avoiding me!" said Ravenslee bitterly, teeth clenched upon his pipestem, "there's no doubt about it, damn it; she's avoiding me!
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
make square
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
there's
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From this reading "She's avoiding me!" said Ravenslee bitterly, teeth clenched upon his pipestem, "there's no doubt about it, damn it; she's avoiding me!
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
UNnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading So he sat and scowled at the universe in general, and in particular at a robin that had boldly ventured near and was regarding him with a very round, bright eye.
precisely as stated
From this reading But just now the invalid reposed not at all but sat, elbow on knee and square chin on fist, very lonely and therefore very grim.
voluptuouslyadverb
in a shapely and voluptuous manner
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
a Caucasian
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE OLD UN ADVISES AND RAVENSLEE ACTS In the rose garden was an arbour smothered in riotous bloom, and in the arbour was a divan, wide and low and voluptuously soft, meet for the repose of an invalid on a languorous afternoon, or indeed any other time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading All about him roses bloomed, filling the air with their sweetness, but he had no eyes for their beauty; upon the table within reach of his hand were books and magazines, but he was in no mood for reading; clasped between strong white teeth he held his favourite pipe unlighted and cold, for tobacco had for him no savour.
