used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
(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 An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
in addition
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE CARE OF BREAKFAST AND DINING-ROOMS.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading If there be a dumb-waiter, it is best to have it connected with such a closet.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading ON THE CARE OF BREAKFAST AND DINING-ROOMS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading ON THE CARE OF BREAKFAST AND DINING-ROOMS.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
being joined in close association
From this reading If there be a dumb-waiter, it is best to have it connected with such a closet.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading It may be so contrived, that, when it is down, it shall form part of the closet floor.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
DINING-ROOMS
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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It may be so contrived, that, when it is down, it shall form part of the closet floor.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
dumb-waiter
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From this reading If there be a dumb-waiter, it is best to have it connected with such a closet.
eating-room
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From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It may be so contrived, that, when it is down, it shall form part of the closet floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It may be so contrived, that, when it is down, it shall form part of the closet floor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there be a dumb-waiter, it is best to have it connected with such a closet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be so contrived, that, when it is down, it shall form part of the closet floor.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE CARE OF BREAKFAST AND DINING-ROOMS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE CARE OF BREAKFAST AND DINING-ROOMS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It may be so contrived, that, when it is down, it shall form part of the closet floor.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It may be so contrived, that, when it is down, it shall form part of the closet floor.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It may be so contrived, that, when it is down, it shall form part of the closet floor.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If there be a dumb-waiter, it is best to have it connected with such a closet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be so contrived, that, when it is down, it shall form part of the closet floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE CARE OF BREAKFAST AND DINING-ROOMS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there be a dumb-waiter, it is best to have it connected with such a closet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If there be a dumb-waiter, it is best to have it connected with such a closet.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
at the time that
From this reading It may be so contrived, that, when it is down, it shall form part of the closet floor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An eating-room should have in it a large closet, with drawers and shelves, in which should be kept all the articles used at meals.
zincnounUS /zɪŋk/
a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende
From this reading This, if possible, should communicate with the kitchen, by a sliding window, or by a door, and have in it a window, and also a small sink, made of marble or lined with zinc, which will be a great convenience for washing nice articles.
