Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

in addition

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Several easy chairs were placed around the fire.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

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From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Several easy chairs were placed around the fire.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Several easy chairs were placed around the fire.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

start firing a weapon

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading "You will take a little whisky, Signor Ricordo?" said Mr. Castlemaine, turning to his guest.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "You will take a little whisky, Signor Ricordo?" said Mr. Castlemaine, turning to his guest.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

the force of workers available

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

a form of address for a man

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Several easy chairs were placed around the fire.

plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You will take a little whisky, Signor Ricordo?" said Mr. Castlemaine, turning to his guest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You will take a little whisky, Signor Ricordo?" said Mr. Castlemaine, turning to his guest.

only a very short time before

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several easy chairs were placed around the fire.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading "You will take a little whisky, Signor Ricordo?" said Mr. Castlemaine, turning to his guest.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

the season of growth

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

carry out

From this reading "You will take a little whisky, Signor Ricordo?" said Mr. Castlemaine, turning to his guest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "You will take a little whisky, Signor Ricordo?" said Mr. Castlemaine, turning to his guest.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "You will take a little whisky, Signor Ricordo?" said Mr. Castlemaine, turning to his guest.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Evidently Mr. Castlemaine used this room as a kind of smoking lounge, although there were also evidences that it was not used for men exclusively.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Several easy chairs were placed around the fire.

at the time that

From this reading They had scarcely seated themselves, when a servant entered, bearing cigars and a decanter containing spirits.

in or at the place that

From this reading RICORDO'S REMINISCENCES Although the spring was well advanced, a bright fire burned in the room where Mr. John Castlemaine ushered his guests.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading "You will take a little whisky, Signor Ricordo?" said Mr. Castlemaine, turning to his guest.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You will take a little whisky, Signor Ricordo?" said Mr. Castlemaine, turning to his guest.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You will take a little whisky, Signor Ricordo?" said Mr. Castlemaine, turning to his guest.