used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
adjournmentnounUS /əˈdʒɜːrnmənt/
the termination of a meeting
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
in addition
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "The time has come?" she asked quickly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
coatedadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊtəd/
having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The time has come?" she asked quickly.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Shortly after her coming the senator rose to go.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Instantly his wife sprang up to walk with him to the head of the great stair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The time has come?" she asked quickly.
hattedadjective
wearing a hat or a hat of a particular kind
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Instantly his wife sprang up to walk with him to the head of the great stair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Shortly after her coming the senator rose to go.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instantly his wife sprang up to walk with him to the head of the great stair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instantly his wife sprang up to walk with him to the head of the great stair.
Honoria
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From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly his wife sprang up to walk with him to the head of the great stair.
kindlingnounUS /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
material for starting a fire
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
man-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
mezzaninenounUS /ˈmezəniːn/
first or lowest balcony
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
OddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instantly his wife sprang up to walk with him to the head of the great stair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
Patricia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
with speed
From this reading "The time has come?" she asked quickly.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Shortly after her coming the senator rose to go.
senatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Shortly after her coming the senator rose to go.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
for a short time
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
be seated
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
a male human offspring
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Instantly his wife sprang up to walk with him to the head of the great stair.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading Instantly his wife sprang up to walk with him to the head of the great stair.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Instantly his wife sprang up to walk with him to the head of the great stair.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Past this, after the father and son had smoked their cigars in man-like silence for a time, Mrs. Honoria, coated and hatted as if to go out, came back to sit near the balustrade, looking down upon the kindling lobby activities.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Instantly his wife sprang up to walk with him to the head of the great stair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Instantly his wife sprang up to walk with him to the head of the great stair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oddly enough, as he thought, Patricia was also cheerful, though she vanished with Mrs. Honoria to the private suite shortly after the adjournment to the mezzanine lounge.
