used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
the state of being absent
From this reading When she came back, after the absence of a week, she looked full of business and of care.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When she came back, after the absence of a week, she looked full of business and of care.
(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 Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
Angela
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From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When she came back, after the absence of a week, she looked full of business and of care.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE THE FIRST.
bon
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From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
Bormalack's
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From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she came back, after the absence of a week, she looked full of business and of care.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading When she came back, after the absence of a week, she looked full of business and of care.
chrétien
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From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE THE FIRST.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
dissembled
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From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
half the width of an em
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE THE FIRST.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
set up or found
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When she came back, after the absence of a week, she looked full of business and of care.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
insomuchadverb
to such an extent or degree; so
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When she came back, after the absence of a week, she looked full of business and of care.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
superintending
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From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE THE FIRST.
propel through the air
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When she came back, after the absence of a week, she looked full of business and of care.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
at the time that
From this reading When she came back, after the absence of a week, she looked full of business and of care.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the mean time, Miss Kennedy was away--she went away on business--and Bormalack's was dull without her.
wood-carving
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From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Harry found some consolation in superintending some of the work for her house, and in working at a grand cabinet which he designed for her: it was to be a miracle of wood-carving; he would throw into the work all the resources of his art and all his genius.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Mr. Bunker, _en bon chrétien_, dissembled his wrath, and continued his good work of furnishing and arranging the house for Angela, insomuch that before many days the place was completely ready for opening.
