used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Near the center of the room stood a huge mahogany table.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading In the center of this handkerchief lay a heavy gold band--a woman's wedding-ring.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Near the center of the room stood a huge mahogany table.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
clubroomnoun
a room used for the activities of a club
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading An old-fashioned valise stood near a corner of the table.
without deviation
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
in a serious manner
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
move gently or carefully
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
electrolier
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From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
coins made of gold
From this reading In the center of this handkerchief lay a heavy gold band--a woman's wedding-ring.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading In the center of this handkerchief lay a heavy gold band--a woman's wedding-ring.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Near the center of the room stood a huge mahogany table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the center of this handkerchief lay a heavy gold band--a woman's wedding-ring.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Near the center of the room stood a huge mahogany table.
the force of workers available
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the center of the room stood a huge mahogany table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Near the center of the room stood a huge mahogany table.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading An old-fashioned valise stood near a corner of the table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Near the center of the room stood a huge mahogany table.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Near the center of the room stood a huge mahogany table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Near the center of the room stood a huge mahogany table.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the center of this handkerchief lay a heavy gold band--a woman's wedding-ring.
the upper part of anything
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading An old-fashioned valise stood near a corner of the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.
wedding-ring
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From this reading In the center of this handkerchief lay a heavy gold band--a woman's wedding-ring.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the center of this handkerchief lay a heavy gold band--a woman's wedding-ring.
a late time of life
From this reading AFTER FIVE YEARS Four men sat in the clubroom, at their ease in the luxurious leather chairs, smoking and talking earnestly.
