used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
in the past
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading John Marlowe unlocked the desk and drew a long, stout envelop from the back of the well.
benignantadjective
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
Cupples
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From this reading "I understand," he said to Mr. Cupples, "that you have read this."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
increase twofold
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading John Marlowe unlocked the desk and drew a long, stout envelop from the back of the well.
envelopverbUS /ɪnˈveləp/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading John Marlowe unlocked the desk and drew a long, stout envelop from the back of the well.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I understand," he said to Mr. Cupples, "that you have read this."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I understand," he said to Mr. Cupples, "that you have read this."
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I understand," he said to Mr. Cupples, "that you have read this."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Marlowe unlocked the desk and drew a long, stout envelop from the back of the well.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading John Marlowe unlocked the desk and drew a long, stout envelop from the back of the well.
MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading John Marlowe unlocked the desk and drew a long, stout envelop from the back of the well.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I understand," he said to Mr. Cupples, "that you have read this."
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "I understand," he said to Mr. Cupples, "that you have read this."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I understand," he said to Mr. Cupples, "that you have read this."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
dependable
From this reading John Marlowe unlocked the desk and drew a long, stout envelop from the back of the well.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I understand," he said to Mr. Cupples, "that you have read this."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I read it for the first time two days ago," replied Mr. Cupples, who, seated on a sofa, was peering about the room with a benignant face.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I understand," he said to Mr. Cupples, "that you have read this."
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading John Marlowe unlocked the desk and drew a long, stout envelop from the back of the well.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading John Marlowe unlocked the desk and drew a long, stout envelop from the back of the well.
which person or people
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
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 DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DOUBLE CUNNING An old oaken desk with a deep body stood by the window in a room that overlooked St. James's Park from a height.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The room was large, furnished and decorated in the mode by someone who had brought taste to the work; but the hand of the bachelor lay heavy upon it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I understand," he said to Mr. Cupples, "that you have read this."
