5
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From this reading 5A, ROSARY MANSIONS.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 5A, ROSARY MANSIONS.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
Arkel
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From this reading And the income of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Arkel was somewhat sharply defined.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading The neighbourhood of West Kensington is nothing if not genteel.
Gerald
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From this reading And the income of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Arkel was somewhat sharply defined.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The neighbourhood of West Kensington is nothing if not genteel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The neighbourhood of West Kensington is nothing if not genteel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
Kensington
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From this reading The neighbourhood of West Kensington is nothing if not genteel.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
MANSIONSnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading 5A, ROSARY MANSIONS.
take in marriage
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And the income of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Arkel was somewhat sharply defined.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And the income of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Arkel was somewhat sharply defined.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The neighbourhood of West Kensington is nothing if not genteel.
not any; not one
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The neighbourhood of West Kensington is nothing if not genteel.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The neighbourhood of West Kensington is nothing if not genteel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The neighbourhood of West Kensington is nothing if not genteel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
red-brickadjective
of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
rentalnounUS /ˈrentəl/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
ROSARYnounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading 5A, ROSARY MANSIONS.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The neighbourhood of West Kensington is nothing if not genteel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
precisely as stated
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the income of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Arkel was somewhat sharply defined.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is, moreover, by no means a costly area, and is thus in every way calculated to recommend itself to those about to marry on an income somewhat sharply defined.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The neighbourhood of West Kensington is nothing if not genteel.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They accordingly looked around West Kensington, and succeeded in finding, on the fifth floor of a palatial red-brick erection, a flat to suit their requirements at the very moderate rental of fifty pounds a year.
