used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROMANOFF'S PHILOSOPHY Count Romanoff sat in a handsomely furnished room.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "I am not sure of him," he muttered, "and so far I've failed altogether.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not sure of him," he muttered, "and so far I've failed altogether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading ROMANOFF'S PHILOSOPHY Count Romanoff sat in a handsomely furnished room.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
decanters
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From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "I am not sure of him," he muttered, "and so far I've failed altogether.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I am not sure of him," he muttered, "and so far I've failed altogether.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It formed a part of a suite he had taken in a fashionable London hotel.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It formed a part of a suite he had taken in a fashionable London hotel.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading ROMANOFF'S PHILOSOPHY Count Romanoff sat in a handsomely furnished room.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It formed a part of a suite he had taken in a fashionable London hotel.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading ROMANOFF'S PHILOSOPHY Count Romanoff sat in a handsomely furnished room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It formed a part of a suite he had taken in a fashionable London hotel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am not sure of him," he muttered, "and so far I've failed altogether.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It formed a part of a suite he had taken in a fashionable London hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not sure of him," he muttered, "and so far I've failed altogether.
I've
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From this reading "I am not sure of him," he muttered, "and so far I've failed altogether.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROMANOFF'S PHILOSOPHY Count Romanoff sat in a handsomely furnished room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It formed a part of a suite he had taken in a fashionable London hotel.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It formed a part of a suite he had taken in a fashionable London hotel.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "I am not sure of him," he muttered, "and so far I've failed altogether.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not sure of him," he muttered, "and so far I've failed altogether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It formed a part of a suite he had taken in a fashionable London hotel.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It formed a part of a suite he had taken in a fashionable London hotel.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading ROMANOFF'S PHILOSOPHY Count Romanoff sat in a handsomely furnished room.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
RomanoffnounUS /ˈroʊmənɔːf/
a member of the imperial family that ruled Russia
From this reading ROMANOFF'S PHILOSOPHY Count Romanoff sat in a handsomely furnished room.
ROMANOFF'S
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From this reading ROMANOFF'S PHILOSOPHY Count Romanoff sat in a handsomely furnished room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ROMANOFF'S PHILOSOPHY Count Romanoff sat in a handsomely furnished room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ROMANOFF'S PHILOSOPHY Count Romanoff sat in a handsomely furnished room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am not sure of him," he muttered, "and so far I've failed altogether.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading It formed a part of a suite he had taken in a fashionable London hotel.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am not sure of him," he muttered, "and so far I've failed altogether.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It formed a part of a suite he had taken in a fashionable London hotel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed to be puzzled, and often there was an angry gleam in his eyes, a cruel smile on his lips.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was smoking a cigar, while at his side was a tray with several decanters containing spirits.
