used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER FOURTEEN.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading CRUEL DESTINY.
deck-chair
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From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
DESTINYnounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading CRUEL DESTINY.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
FOURTEENnounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading CHAPTER FOURTEEN.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
Lucie
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From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
semi-darkness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
smoking-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
someone who visits
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading James Harding Miller was seated alone in a long cane deck-chair on the terrace that ran the whole length of the beautiful old house.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading He had drawn it out through the French windows of the smoking-room, and was idly drawing out a cigar in the semi-darkness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Father!" cried Lucie, rushing forward as we approached, "do you recognise our visitor?"
