used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading “What do you burn here, gas or oil?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
without stop or interruption
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you burn here, gas or oil?”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading “What do you burn here, gas or oil?”
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
a message received and understood
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
majesticallyadverbUS /məˈdʒestɪkəli/
in a majestic manner
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
come into possession of
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading “What do you burn here, gas or oil?”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “What do you burn here, gas or oil?”
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
relativelyadverbUS /ˈrelətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
the act of searching for something
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
SMOKYadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
a person, without saying who
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
Something's
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From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SMOKY ENGLAND (_continued_) At Middleton the mills are majestically large and the cottages relatively minute.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I asked, interested to obtain information on almost any topic and seeking a pretext for talking to her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
precisely as stated
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is a famous old inn here, very picturesque to look upon, and Somebody of Something’s comfortable manor, but they were not the point for me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you burn here, gas or oil?”
which person or people
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In one of its old streets, in the dark doorway of an old house, I encountered an old woman, very heavy, very pale, very weary, who stood leaning against the door post.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you burn here, gas or oil?”
