used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
having companions or an escort
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
speak to
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
Canastre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
cheapestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpəst/
superlative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
dearly loved
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
Eisenach
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eisenach, "The Rue Garland."
at any time
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
GarlandverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading Eisenach, "The Rue Garland."
depressingly dark
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
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 I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
immediately past
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
for more time
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
lor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
minounUS /miː/
destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
not any; not one
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
penitentiaryadjectiveUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Eisenach, "The Rue Garland."
sandedverbUS /ˈsændɪd/
past form of “sand” — rub with sandpaper
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
try to get or reach
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
carry out
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eisenach, "The Rue Garland."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
male cat
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
undergoingverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
unpretendingadjective
not ostentatious
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am now alone; the humble tenant of a small sanded parlor, and but too happy to take a very unpretending place at my host's table.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No longer "mi lor," the occupant of the "grand suite of apartments with the balcony," flattered by beauty, and waited on with devotion.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I seek out solitary spots for my daily walks,--I select the very cheapest "Canastre" for my lonely pipe,--and, in a word, I am undergoing a course of "the silent system," accompanied by thoughts of the past, present, and the future, gloomy as ever were inflicted by any code of penitentiary discipline.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr dear Tom,--You may see by the address that I am still here, although in somewhat different circumstances from those in which I last wrote to you.
