used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
aromanounUS /ərˈoʊmə/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
confined by bonds
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading In the center stood a large table, on a dark red carpet.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In the center stood a large table, on a dark red carpet.
Chambannes
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From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the center stood a large table, on a dark red carpet.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Mme. Chambannes took M. Raindal's hat and gloves, which he hesitated to deposit on the table.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
emanatingverbUS /ˈeməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
divisible by two
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Mme. Chambannes took M. Raindal's hat and gloves, which he hesitated to deposit on the table.
coins made of gold
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Mme. Chambannes took M. Raindal's hat and gloves, which he hesitated to deposit on the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mme. Chambannes took M. Raindal's hat and gloves, which he hesitated to deposit on the table.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Mme. Chambannes took M. Raindal's hat and gloves, which he hesitated to deposit on the table.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
inkstandnoun
a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the center stood a large table, on a dark red carpet.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Mme. Chambannes took M. Raindal's hat and gloves, which he hesitated to deposit on the table.
Mme
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From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
morocconounUS /mərˈɑːkoʊ/
a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
note-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the center stood a large table, on a dark red carpet.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
Raindal's
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From this reading Mme. Chambannes took M. Raindal's hat and gloves, which he hesitated to deposit on the table.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In the center stood a large table, on a dark red carpet.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
smoking-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the center stood a large table, on a dark red carpet.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the center stood a large table, on a dark red carpet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an English crystal inkstand, bought for the occasion, Oriental cigarettes in a cup, a note-book bound in morocco and gold, and on each side of the table, an Empire armchair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mme. Chambannes took M. Raindal's hat and gloves, which he hesitated to deposit on the table.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mme. Chambannes was waiting for him in the smoking-room, which had been arranged as a study.
Zozé
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From this reading To the Iris perfume emanating from Zozé was added an aroma of incense which pervaded the house, even to the hall.
