used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
Ah
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From this reading Ah!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
any thing at all
From this reading That was it; that was what he felt more than anything else.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
boredomnounUS /ˈbɔːrdəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
else
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From this reading That was it; that was what he felt more than anything else.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading That was it; that was what he felt more than anything else.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
Grosvenor
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From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That was it; that was what he felt more than anything else.
Nigel
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From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
not any; not one
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That was it; that was what he felt more than anything else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was it; that was what he felt more than anything else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading A HAPPY HOME The first six months after his marriage it used to give Nigel a thrill of gratification and vanity to go home to his house, one of the finest in Grosvenor Street, and splendidly kept up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was it; that was what he felt more than anything else.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That was it; that was what he felt more than anything else.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he had suddenly grown horribly sick of it, longed for freedom in a garret, and now he associated it with no thrill of pride or pleasure, but with boredom, depression, quarrels and lack of liberty.
