used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah! this will do," he exclaimed, at last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Ah! this will do," he exclaimed, at last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Ah! this will do," he exclaimed, at last.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading DOCTOR MURDOCK'S PROBLEM.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Ah! this will do," he exclaimed, at last.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah! this will do," he exclaimed, at last.
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 The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
immediately past
From this reading "Ah! this will do," he exclaimed, at last.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
set afire or burning
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
liqueursnounUS /lɪˈkɜːrz/
plural of “liqueur” — strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
Murdock
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From this reading The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
MURDOCK'S
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From this reading DOCTOR MURDOCK'S PROBLEM.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading DOCTOR MURDOCK'S PROBLEM.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
Sprague's
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From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
stagverbUS /stæɡ/
attend a dance or a party without a female companion
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The dessert had been removed, the coffee and liqueurs had been served, and the guests had lighted their cigars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ah! this will do," he exclaimed, at last.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
at the time that
From this reading Sprague's stag dinner was virtually over when a servant brought in a copy of the _Evening Tempest_.
which person or people
From this reading The host passed the newspaper to Doctor Murdock, who proceeded to glance leisurely through its columns.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Ah! this will do," he exclaimed, at last.
