used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading PETERSSEN BRINGS M. FELIX TO BOOK.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading PETERSSEN BRINGS M. FELIX TO BOOK.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
cigar-case
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From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
DR
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From this reading DR.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
FELIX
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From this reading PETERSSEN BRINGS M. FELIX TO BOOK.
Felix's
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From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
set afire or burning
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Meanwhile M. Felix looked on and said nothing.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading PETERSSEN BRINGS M. FELIX TO BOOK.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile M. Felix looked on and said nothing.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Meanwhile M. Felix looked on and said nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
PETERSSEN
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From this reading PETERSSEN BRINGS M. FELIX TO BOOK.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Meanwhile M. Felix looked on and said nothing.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
sitting-room
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From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PETERSSEN BRINGS M. FELIX TO BOOK.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
someone who visits
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
at the time that
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Dr. Peterssen entered M. Felix's sitting-room he sank into a chair, and gazed around upon the luxurious furnishings with an air of scornful approval.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A cigar-case was on the table, and without invitation the unwelcome visitor helped himself to a cigar, which he lighted and smoked in silence for two or three minutes.
