used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
adjoined
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From this reading The gun-room adjoined the library in Britton Hall.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Ainsworth and Trascott sat in the former chamber, awaiting the advent of their host.
Ainsworth
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From this reading Ainsworth and Trascott sat in the former chamber, awaiting the advent of their host.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ainsworth and Trascott sat in the former chamber, awaiting the advent of their host.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Ainsworth and Trascott sat in the former chamber, awaiting the advent of their host.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
Britton
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From this reading The gun-room adjoined the library in Britton Hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Ainsworth and Trascott sat in the former chamber, awaiting the advent of their host.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
cognacnounUS /ˈkoʊnjæk/
high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Put them down," he snapped.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Ainsworth and Trascott sat in the former chamber, awaiting the advent of their host.
gun-room
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From this reading The gun-room adjoined the library in Britton Hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The gun-room adjoined the library in Britton Hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Ainsworth and Trascott sat in the former chamber, awaiting the advent of their host.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gun-room adjoined the library in Britton Hall.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The gun-room adjoined the library in Britton Hall.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Where’s your master now?"
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Where’s your master now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ainsworth and Trascott sat in the former chamber, awaiting the advent of their host.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Put them down," he snapped.
red-eyed
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From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Ainsworth and Trascott sat in the former chamber, awaiting the advent of their host.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "Put them down," he snapped.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gun-room adjoined the library in Britton Hall.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ainsworth and Trascott sat in the former chamber, awaiting the advent of their host.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Put them down," he snapped.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
Trascott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ainsworth and Trascott sat in the former chamber, awaiting the advent of their host.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
weednounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
Where's
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From this reading "Where’s your master now?"
which person or people
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The red-eyed butler, who had been sleeping in a chair, appeared with a tray containing cognac and cigars to drive away the chill of the dismally wet night, but the lawyer was in such a state of anger and suspense that he wished neither brandy nor the weed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where’s your master now?"
