used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading With such a setting he thought he could better talk with the lady whom he had come to see.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading His glasses bothered him.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With such a setting he thought he could better talk with the lady whom he had come to see.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With such a setting he thought he could better talk with the lady whom he had come to see.
couldn't
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From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
flower-filled
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From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading His glasses bothered him.
goose-flesh
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From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading With such a setting he thought he could better talk with the lady whom he had come to see.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
Ruggles
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From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With such a setting he thought he could better talk with the lady whom he had come to see.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading With such a setting he thought he could better talk with the lady whom he had come to see.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With such a setting he thought he could better talk with the lady whom he had come to see.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading With such a setting he thought he could better talk with the lady whom he had come to see.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With such a setting he thought he could better talk with the lady whom he had come to see.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He couldn’t get them bright enough, though he polished them half a dozen times on his silk handkerchief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading Ruggles held an unlighted cigar between his fingers and goose-flesh rose all over him.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With such a setting he thought he could better talk with the lady whom he had come to see.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With such a setting he thought he could better talk with the lady whom he had come to see.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He felt as he waited for her in that flower-filled room, for she had recovered from her distaste for flowers, as he glanced at the photographs of women like herself in costumes more or less frank, more or less vulgar, he felt as though he wanted to knock down the walls and let in a big view of the West—of Montana—of the hills.
