used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
ADVERTISEMENTnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
Ainsleigh
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From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
arm-chairs
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From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
briarnounUS /ˈbraɪər/
Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
a period of 100 years
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
and nothing more
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
rose-wood
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From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
Royabay
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From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
sippedverbUS /sɪpt/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
superlativenounUS /sʊˈpɜːrlətɪv/
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
Tidman
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From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
trifled
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From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
precisely as stated
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
at the time that
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
which person or people
From this reading Major Tidman was a battered old soldier of fortune, who appreciated good quarters and made the most of civilised luxuries, when other people paid for them.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading A small rose-wood table was placed between the deep arm-chairs, and thereon appeared wine, coffee, and a box of cigars.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had done full justice to a dinner admirably cooked and served, while Ainsleigh, the master of the feast had merely trifled with his food.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE ADVERTISEMENT One July evening in the first year of the present century, two gentlemen were seated on the terrace of the mansion, known as Royabay.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young host smoked a briar and sipped coffee, but his guest, very wisely, devoted himself to superlative port and a fragrant cigar.
