used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
(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 They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It had an ancient look and an ancient smell, and the few articles of plain oak furniture harmonized with it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It had an ancient look and an ancient smell, and the few articles of plain oak furniture harmonized with it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The window stood wide open, and the fragrance of a grove of silver firs outside drifted in.
easy-chair
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From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It had an ancient look and an ancient smell, and the few articles of plain oak furniture harmonized with it.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading The window stood wide open, and the fragrance of a grove of silver firs outside drifted in.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The window stood wide open, and the fragrance of a grove of silver firs outside drifted in.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It had an ancient look and an ancient smell, and the few articles of plain oak furniture harmonized with it.
GATHERSnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
good-humor
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From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The window stood wide open, and the fragrance of a grove of silver firs outside drifted in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
harmonizedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmənaɪzd/
involving or characterized by harmony
From this reading It had an ancient look and an ancient smell, and the few articles of plain oak furniture harmonized with it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
a message received and understood
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
LISLEnounUS /ˈlaɪəl/
a fabric woven with lisle thread
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It had an ancient look and an ancient smell, and the few articles of plain oak furniture harmonized with it.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
Nasmyth's
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From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading It had an ancient look and an ancient smell, and the few articles of plain oak furniture harmonized with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The window stood wide open, and the fragrance of a grove of silver firs outside drifted in.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The window stood wide open, and the fragrance of a grove of silver firs outside drifted in.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
paneledadjectiveUS /ˈpænəld/
fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
partridgesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtrɪdʒɪz/
plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
pele
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From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It had an ancient look and an ancient smell, and the few articles of plain oak furniture harmonized with it.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The window stood wide open, and the fragrance of a grove of silver firs outside drifted in.
and nothing more
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading It had an ancient look and an ancient smell, and the few articles of plain oak furniture harmonized with it.
smoking-room
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From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The window stood wide open, and the fragrance of a grove of silver firs outside drifted in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
turnipnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəp/
widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nasmyth's house was old--it had been built out of the remains of a Border pele--and the room was paneled to the ceiling and very simply furnished.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had been walking up partridges among the higher turnip fields all day, and now both were pleasantly tired and filled with languid good-humor.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The window stood wide open, and the fragrance of a grove of silver firs outside drifted in.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The window stood wide open, and the fragrance of a grove of silver firs outside drifted in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LISLE GATHERS INFORMATION Nasmyth's dinner was over and he lay, pipe in hand, in an easy-chair in his smoking-room, with Lisle lounging opposite him.
