used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
for the reason that
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
BohemianounUS /boʊˈhiːmiə/
a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading He was not a favourite with the Slaves of the Lamp, but his burly figure and red head were excessively familiar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
consorted
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From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was not a favourite with the Slaves of the Lamp, but his burly figure and red head were excessively familiar.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He was not a favourite with the Slaves of the Lamp, but his burly figure and red head were excessively familiar.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He was not a favourite with the Slaves of the Lamp, but his burly figure and red head were excessively familiar.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
gaslightnounUS /ˈɡæslaɪt/
light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was not a favourite with the Slaves of the Lamp, but his burly figure and red head were excessively familiar.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
not in action or at work
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading He was not a favourite with the Slaves of the Lamp, but his burly figure and red head were excessively familiar.
a narrow way or road
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
loafernounUS /ˈloʊfər/
person who does no work
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
melodramanounUS /ˈmelədrɑːmə/
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
the force of workers available
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
mimeticadjective
characterized by or of the nature of or using mimesis
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not a favourite with the Slaves of the Lamp, but his burly figure and red head were excessively familiar.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He was not a favourite with the Slaves of the Lamp, but his burly figure and red head were excessively familiar.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading He was not a favourite with the Slaves of the Lamp, but his burly figure and red head were excessively familiar.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
that is looked for
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
Starth
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From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was considerable excitement over the murder in Sand Lane, especially in theatrical and journalistic circles.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Walter Starth, being cursed with enough to live on, had developed into a thorough loafer, and chose Bohemia to dwell in, because its gaslight attractions were congenial to his mind.
which person or people
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Occasionally he wrote an article or short story himself, and sometimes walked on in a melodrama as a guest; but he never did any real work, preferring idle talk and constant drinking.
a late time of life
From this reading The deceased was a well-known figure in Bohemia, as for years he had consorted with actors, with reporters, and with sundry idle men, who, doing nothing themselves, sought the company of those gifted with creative and mimetic powers.
