used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a very little room, low as well as little, therefore it is easily filled.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
(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 And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
in addition
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a very little room, low as well as little, therefore it is easily filled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
next to; at the side of
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
club-room
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From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They do not, however, meet every evening, and they do not all come at once.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
unvarying in nature
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They do not, however, meet every evening, and they do not all come at once.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It is a very little room, low as well as little, therefore it is easily filled.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They do not, however, meet every evening, and they do not all come at once.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They do not, however, meet every evening, and they do not all come at once.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It is a very little room, low as well as little, therefore it is easily filled.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They do not, however, meet every evening, and they do not all come at once.
Hugh
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From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a very little room, low as well as little, therefore it is easily filled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a very little room, low as well as little, therefore it is easily filled.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is a very little room, low as well as little, therefore it is easily filled.
come together
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They do not, however, meet every evening, and they do not all come at once.
notablesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəbəlz/
plural of “notable” — a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
on one occasion
From this reading They do not, however, meet every evening, and they do not all come at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
and nothing more
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
PARLOURnounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It is a very little room, low as well as little, therefore it is easily filled.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
be seated
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is a very little room, low as well as little, therefore it is easily filled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They do not, however, meet every evening, and they do not all come at once.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
Tregarthen's
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From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
the act of using
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is a very little room, low as well as little, therefore it is easily filled.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE BAR PARLOUR At nine o'clock the little bar parlour of Tregarthen's was nearly full.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is a very little room, low as well as little, therefore it is easily filled.
in or at the place that
From this reading And though it is the principal club-room of Hugh Town, where the better sort and the notables meet, it can easily accommodate them all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
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 There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading There is a wooden settle along the wall, beautifully polished by constant use, which holds four: a smaller one beside the fire, where at a pinch two might sit; there is a seat in the window which also might hold two, but is only comfortable for one.
