used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
(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 It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
dearly loved
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
dinner-hour
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From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
Dr
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From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
Emigre's
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From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
set up or found
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
homelikeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmlaɪk/
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
immediately past
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
engage in
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROSE OF ST.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
Pelagie
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From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
worried and uneasy
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE ROSE OF ST.
salonsnounUS /səˈlɑːnz/
plural of “salon” — gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
Saugrain
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From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the same dear old room I had pictured to myself so often, and all the grand salons of Paris that I had seen since last I saw it did not make it look any the less cozy and homelike to my eyes.
ST
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From this reading THE ROSE OF ST.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROSE OF ST.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
a shaky motion
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But my impatience was of little avail, for before we left Government House Dr. Saugrain invited me to dinner at Emigre's Retreat, and restless and impatient as I might be, I did not dare show myself there until the dinner-hour.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
What's
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From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Five o'clock found me sitting in the dear old living-room, awaiting, with trembling the entrance of madame and Pelagie.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading LOUIS "What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."
