Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading Actors as a rule dread boarding-houses.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

later than; following

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Actors as a rule dread boarding-houses.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Actors as a rule dread boarding-houses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

under normal conditions

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Actors as a rule dread boarding-houses.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

your parents

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

with honesty

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

a particular point in time

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

befitting a mother; warm and nurturing

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

not any; not one

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Actors as a rule dread boarding-houses.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Makes folks feel at home right away, the moment they set foot in my parlor."

a special situation

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

at the time that

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

in or at the place that

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A motherly old lady of not less than fifty, a widow with no children, Mrs. Anderson devoted her entire time to maintaining an establishment which should be unique.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Mrs. Anderson, commonly called "Aunt Jane" by the professional patrons who came back to her hospitable roof year after year, was justly proud of the affection and esteem in which she was obviously held.

a late time of life

From this reading "WHERE EVERYTHING IS HOMELIKE" "If there's one thing I'm proud of about my boarding-house," insisted Mrs. Anderson, when discussing the _pension_ for vagrant Thespians which she had conducted for many years, "it's the homelike atmosphere.