used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading George von Wergenthin sat at table quite alone to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The servant cleared away and disappeared.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading George von Wergenthin sat at table quite alone to-day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The servant cleared away and disappeared.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The servant cleared away and disappeared.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The servant cleared away and disappeared.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
Felician
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From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George von Wergenthin sat at table quite alone to-day.
depressingly dark
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
in a gradual manner
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
an established custom
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
how
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From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
provided with artificial light
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
longishadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːŋɪʃ/
somewhat long
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
not any; not one
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading George von Wergenthin sat at table quite alone to-day.
Ralph
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From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
on the contrary
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading George von Wergenthin sat at table quite alone to-day.
Schönstein
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From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servant cleared away and disappeared.
Skelton
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From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading George von Wergenthin sat at table quite alone to-day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
three-windowed
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From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
to-day
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From this reading George von Wergenthin sat at table quite alone to-day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
under normal conditions
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
precisely as stated
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
von
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From this reading George von Wergenthin sat at table quite alone to-day.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
Wergenthin
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From this reading George von Wergenthin sat at table quite alone to-day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
belonging to which person
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His elder brother Felician had chosen to dine out with friends for the first time after a longish interval.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading George lit a cigarette and then in accordance with his habit walked up and down the big three-windowed rather low room, while he wondered how it was that this very room which had for many weeks seemed to him so gloomy was now gradually beginning to regain its former air of cheerfulness.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But George felt no particular inclination to renew his acquaintance with Ralph Skelton, Count Schönstein or any of the other young people, whose gossip usually afforded him so much pleasure; for the time being he did not feel in the mood for any kind of society.
