used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OLIVER ADOPTS A NEW GUARDIAN.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
ADOPTSverbUS /əˈdɑːpts/
third-person singular of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading OLIVER ADOPTS A NEW GUARDIAN.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mrs. Hill, Oliver's landlady, was glad to obtain another lodger.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Oliver reported this to Nicholas Bundy at the hotel the next morning.
Bundy
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From this reading Oliver reported this to Nicholas Bundy at the hotel the next morning.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mrs. Hill, Oliver's landlady, was glad to obtain another lodger.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
GUARDIANnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading OLIVER ADOPTS A NEW GUARDIAN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Mrs. Hill, Oliver's landlady, was glad to obtain another lodger.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Oliver reported this to Nicholas Bundy at the hotel the next morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Mrs. Hill, Oliver's landlady, was glad to obtain another lodger.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
lodgernoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading Mrs. Hill, Oliver's landlady, was glad to obtain another lodger.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Oliver reported this to Nicholas Bundy at the hotel the next morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hill, Oliver's landlady, was glad to obtain another lodger.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OLIVER ADOPTS A NEW GUARDIAN.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Oliver reported this to Nicholas Bundy at the hotel the next morning.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Oliver reported this to Nicholas Bundy at the hotel the next morning.
come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Hill, Oliver's landlady, was glad to obtain another lodger.
OLIVERnounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading OLIVER ADOPTS A NEW GUARDIAN.
Oliver'snounUS /ˈɑːlɪvərz/
possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Mrs. Hill, Oliver's landlady, was glad to obtain another lodger.
by chance
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Oliver reported this to Nicholas Bundy at the hotel the next morning.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
make square
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
carry out
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oliver reported this to Nicholas Bundy at the hotel the next morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Oliver reported this to Nicholas Bundy at the hotel the next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Hill, Oliver's landlady, was glad to obtain another lodger.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Hill, Oliver's landlady, was glad to obtain another lodger.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She had a vacant square room which she was willing to let for five dollars a week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If the price is too high," he added, with an involuntary glance at the stranger's shabby appearance, "perhaps Mrs. Hill will take less."
