used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
anew
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
Barclay
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From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
BowerynounUS /ˈbaʊəri/
a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was not to see Paul until the next morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was not to see Paul until the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not to see Paul until the next morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading He was not to see Paul until the next morning.
for each
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was not to see Paul until the next morning.
deliver by singing
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was not to see Paul until the next morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If in any way he could persuade old Jerry to put it in his hands now, he would be handsomely provided for.
in or at the place that
From this reading He secured lodgings at a low hotel on the Bowery, where twenty five cents per night was charged.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The accommodation corresponded with the price, but Barclay, fresh from Sing Sing, was not inclined to be fastidious, and congratulated himself that again he was a free man.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading James Barclay was very much in earnest in wishing to find his father’s new habitation, for he was convinced that the old man possessed a moderate fortune, and he felt that, sooner or later, it would come to him.
