used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is winter; the London fog is without, and a great fire is roaring in the grate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
baizenounUS /beɪz/
a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And before that fire is seated a young gentleman who now, for the first time, is enjoying the privileges of a member.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Edward rose to his feet, and looked at the clock.
clumsy-looking
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From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading And before that fire is seated a young gentleman who now, for the first time, is enjoying the privileges of a member.
at any time
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
apart from; not including
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Edward rose to his feet, and looked at the clock.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It is winter; the London fog is without, and a great fire is roaring in the grate.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading It is winter; the London fog is without, and a great fire is roaring in the grate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And before that fire is seated a young gentleman who now, for the first time, is enjoying the privileges of a member.
a man of refinement
From this reading And before that fire is seated a young gentleman who now, for the first time, is enjoying the privileges of a member.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading It is winter; the London fog is without, and a great fire is roaring in the grate.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is winter; the London fog is without, and a great fire is roaring in the grate.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
HardenverbUS /ˈhɑːrdən/
become hard or harder
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edward rose to his feet, and looked at the clock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
located inward
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is winter; the London fog is without, and a great fire is roaring in the grate.
It's
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From this reading "It’s six," said he.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
and nothing more
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It is winter; the London fog is without, and a great fire is roaring in the grate.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Edward rose to his feet, and looked at the clock.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading And before that fire is seated a young gentleman who now, for the first time, is enjoying the privileges of a member.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And before that fire is seated a young gentleman who now, for the first time, is enjoying the privileges of a member.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
by chance
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading And before that fire is seated a young gentleman who now, for the first time, is enjoying the privileges of a member.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading It is winter; the London fog is without, and a great fire is roaring in the grate.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Edward rose to his feet, and looked at the clock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It’s six," said he.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading And before that fire is seated a young gentleman who now, for the first time, is enjoying the privileges of a member.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "It’s six," said he.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
St
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From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
sun-burnt
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From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And before that fire is seated a young gentleman who now, for the first time, is enjoying the privileges of a member.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edward rose to his feet, and looked at the clock.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
at the time that
From this reading The green baize doors are just the same as ever; and in the inner smoking room is Edward Harden, as large and clumsy-looking as on the morning when we met him first at the top of St. James’s Street, except that, perhaps, he is more sun-burnt and somewhat haggard.
which person or people
From this reading And before that fire is seated a young gentleman who now, for the first time, is enjoying the privileges of a member.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It is winter; the London fog is without, and a great fire is roaring in the grate.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is winter; the London fog is without, and a great fire is roaring in the grate.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And before that fire is seated a young gentleman who now, for the first time, is enjoying the privileges of a member.
