used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
Beril
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From this reading Beril had just shaved him, and he was examining his rubicund, jovial face in a hand-mirror.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
dressing-gown
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From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
dressing-room
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From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
dressing-table
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From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
duchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Beril had just shaved him, and he was examining his rubicund, jovial face in a hand-mirror.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Beril had just shaved him, and he was examining his rubicund, jovial face in a hand-mirror.
fittingsnounUS /ˈfɪtɪŋz/
plural of “fitting” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
a man of refinement
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
guardian'snounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
possessive form of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beril had just shaved him, and he was examining his rubicund, jovial face in a hand-mirror.
hand-mirror
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From this reading Beril had just shaved him, and he was examining his rubicund, jovial face in a hand-mirror.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beril had just shaved him, and he was examining his rubicund, jovial face in a hand-mirror.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beril had just shaved him, and he was examining his rubicund, jovial face in a hand-mirror.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
Joubert
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From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Beril had just shaved him, and he was examining his rubicund, jovial face in a hand-mirror.
and nothing more
From this reading Beril had just shaved him, and he was examining his rubicund, jovial face in a hand-mirror.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
manicureverbUS /ˈmænɪkjər/
trim carefully and neatly
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The place smelt of Parma violets and shaving-soap.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
Parma
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From this reading The place smelt of Parma violets and shaving-soap.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place smelt of Parma violets and shaving-soap.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
rubicundadjective
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading Beril had just shaved him, and he was examining his rubicund, jovial face in a hand-mirror.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading Beril had just shaved him, and he was examining his rubicund, jovial face in a hand-mirror.
shaving-soap
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From this reading The place smelt of Parma violets and shaving-soap.
smeltnounUS /smelt/
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
From this reading The place smelt of Parma violets and shaving-soap.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The place smelt of Parma violets and shaving-soap.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and the old gentleman received me in his dressing-room and in his dressing-gown.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was like the dressing-room of a duchess, so elaborate were the fittings and so complex the manicure instruments and toilet arrangements set out on the dressing-table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE OLD COAT Next morning I sent Joubert to my guardian's apartments with a message craving an interview.
