5
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From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
abuttingverbUS /əˈbʌtɪŋ/
inflected form of “abut” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
Clara
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From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
Clara's
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From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
désagréments
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From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
fittingsnounUS /ˈfɪtɪŋz/
plural of “fitting” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
usually; as a rule
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
half-a-dozen
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From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
keepersnounUS /ˈkiːpərz/
plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
lodgers
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From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
lodging-house
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From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
most important element
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
not any; not one
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
on one occasion
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
Picotnoun
an edging of small loops, as on lace or ribbon
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
Primby
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From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
Pymm's
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From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
the state of being asleep
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
suitesnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “suite” — a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
tawdryadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːdri/
tastelessly showy
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading No. 5 Pymm's Buildings was one of a row of half-a-dozen houses similar to itself in size and outward aspect, situated in a quiet court abutting on a main thoroughfare in the busy and populous district of Soho.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rooms recommended by the Frenchman had proved more to Clara's liking than any she had seen elsewhere, and she at once engaged them.
the upper part of anything
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
under normal conditions
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All the houses in Pymm's Buildings accommodated a more or less numerous tribe of lodgers, the lower floors being generally arranged in suites of rooms for the convenience of families, while the top floors were usually divided into separate sleeping apartments.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The furniture and fittings were to a great extent after the cheap and tawdry style so much affected by the inferior class of French lodging-house keepers; but as the whole place was pervaded by an air of cleanliness, such little _désagréments_ as existed in other respects Clara was prepared to overlook.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In less than a week after her interview with Picot, Mrs. Brooke, her husband, and Miss Primby were settled in their new home.
