used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
how long something has existed
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His lower lip with his beard protruded strongly, giving his whole physiognomy a characteristic mark of pride and stubbornness.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
the act of burning something
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His lower lip with his beard protruded strongly, giving his whole physiognomy a characteristic mark of pride and stubbornness.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
drawing-room
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From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
elk-skin
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From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
field-glass
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From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
the act of giving
From this reading His lower lip with his beard protruded strongly, giving his whole physiognomy a characteristic mark of pride and stubbornness.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
high-armed
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From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
hiltnounUS /hɪlt/
the handle of a sword or dagger
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
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 He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading His lower lip with his beard protruded strongly, giving his whole physiognomy a characteristic mark of pride and stubbornness.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading His lower lip with his beard protruded strongly, giving his whole physiognomy a characteristic mark of pride and stubbornness.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
physiognomynoun
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading His lower lip with his beard protruded strongly, giving his whole physiognomy a characteristic mark of pride and stubbornness.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading His lower lip with his beard protruded strongly, giving his whole physiognomy a characteristic mark of pride and stubbornness.
protruded
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From this reading His lower lip with his beard protruded strongly, giving his whole physiognomy a characteristic mark of pride and stubbornness.
on the contrary
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading His lower lip with his beard protruded strongly, giving his whole physiognomy a characteristic mark of pride and stubbornness.
stubbornnessnounUS /ˈstʌbərnnəs/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading His lower lip with his beard protruded strongly, giving his whole physiognomy a characteristic mark of pride and stubbornness.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
Toporoff
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From this reading In the drawing-room of the Court at Toporoff sat three magnates one evening in secret consultation.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
the topmost one of two
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
directed up
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His lower lip with his beard protruded strongly, giving his whole physiognomy a characteristic mark of pride and stubbornness.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading He had a swarthy, sallow, wearied face, black eyes, and a Swedish wig of the same color, with long locks falling on his neck and shoulders; a thin black mustache, trimmed upward at the ends, adorned his upper lip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A number of bright lights were burning on a table covered with maps of the surrounding country; near them lay a tall cap with a dark plume, a field-glass, and a sword with hilt set in pearls, on which was thrown a handkerchief embroidered with a crown, and a pair of elk-skin gloves.
a late time of life
From this reading Near the table, in a high-armed chair, sat a man about forty years of age, rather small and slender, but powerfully built.
