used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
matters of personal concern
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
AlhambranounUS /ælˈhæmbrə/
a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
ANDREA
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From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
make calm or still
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
at any time
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
Grost
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From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
for this reason
From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
KORUST
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From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
music-hall
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From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
Sogrange
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From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
stagnationnounUS /stæɡˈneɪʃən/
a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
SUPPERSnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
telephonicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈfɑːnɪk/
of or relating to telephony
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was out of the season, and though his popularity was as great as ever, neither he nor his wife had any social engagements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST Baron de Grost was enjoying what he had confidently looked forward to as an evening's relaxation, pure and simple.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hence this evening at a music-hall, which Peter, for his part, was finding thoroughly amusing.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He sat in one of the front rows of the stalls of the Alhambra, his wife by his side and an excellent cigar in his mouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An hour or so before he had been in telephonic communication with Paris, had spoken with Sogrange himself, and received his assurance of a calm in political and criminal affairs amounting almost to stagnation.
