used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
(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 That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Sir Robert was in bed and sound asleep.
make certain of
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Sir Robert was in bed and sound asleep.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
cigar-box
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From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
well in the past; former
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
start firing a weapon
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
the act of departing
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
the act of departing
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
Louis-Seize
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From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
NINTHnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
ormolunoun
brass that looks like gold; used to decorate furniture
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
Rawson's
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From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
rearrangingverbUS /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Sir Robert was in bed and sound asleep.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
without speaking
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Robert was in bed and sound asleep.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Sir Robert was in bed and sound asleep.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the centre he placed the largest of the beautiful ormolu tables, set round it several of the gilt Louis-Seize chairs, leaving a clear space at the side that faced Lady Rawson’s portrait; and finally put pens, ink, and paper before each chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
ThomsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That done he made up the fire, looked round the room as if to assure himself that all was in order, and departed, going first to his own room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There he unlocked a drawer, took out an old cigar-box, glanced at the contents, and, with the box under his arm, went through to his master’s bedroom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE NINTH HOUR Silently, and with his accustomed efficiency, Thomson moved about the boudoir rearranging some of the furniture.
