used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
anew
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
being joined in close association
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
DEBTnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
take in liquids
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
epaulettes
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From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
destroyed or killed
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
a form of address for a man
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
with speed
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
Somerton
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From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
hard to endure
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
at the time that
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
WICKEDLYadverbUS /ˈwɪkɪdli/
in a wicked evil manner
From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN LIEUTENANT GETS INTO DEBT, AND TRYING TO GET OUT AGAIN FALLS WICKEDLY IN LOVE.
Williamson
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From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading They were sitting at the window of a famous hotel at Brighton, whither they had gone together for a day’s lounge.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading It was a pleasant summer day, and after dinner, when Paul, smoking a cigar somewhat rapidly and drinking a little more wine than was customary for him to drink, said:
in the company of; together with
From this reading The regiment to which Ensign afterwards Lieutenant Somerton was attached had its station in London, and this gave him an opportunity of keeping up his friendship with Mr. Williamson.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Lieutenant had become quite a dashing young officer, and his adventures began early, as we shall learn from an elaborate confession which he made to Mr. Williamson before he had worn his epaulettes six months.
