used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The curtains had been carefully drawn, and three men sat facing each other.
boat-deck
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From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The curtains had been carefully drawn, and three men sat facing each other.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The curtains had been carefully drawn, and three men sat facing each other.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The curtains had been carefully drawn, and three men sat facing each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The curtains had been carefully drawn, and three men sat facing each other.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The curtains had been carefully drawn, and three men sat facing each other.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement.
the act of departing
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The curtains had been carefully drawn, and three men sat facing each other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
Ignace
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From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
lounged
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From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
the force of workers available
From this reading The curtains had been carefully drawn, and three men sat facing each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The curtains had been carefully drawn, and three men sat facing each other.
others
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From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
Pachmann
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From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The curtains had been carefully drawn, and three men sat facing each other.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The curtains had been carefully drawn, and three men sat facing each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
unconcernnounUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement.
upholsteredverbUS /əˈpoʊlstərd/
past form of “upholster” — provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers
From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
Vard
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From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
precisely as stated
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST CONFERENCE In the Captain's cabin, meanwhile, another conference was going forward, and one of a very different character from that on the after boat-deck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Vard was on the divan in the corner of the room, the others lounged in two luxuriously upholstered chairs which had been wheeled in front of the divan.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their attitudes suggested careless unconcern, but their eyes were glowing with repressed excitement.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They were Ignace Vard, Pachmann, and the young man whom he addressed habitually as "Prince."
