15
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From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
on or to one side
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The floor had a worn carpet, and there was a desk, a few chairs and a shelf of law books.
BORTON'S
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From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The floor had a worn carpet, and there was a desk, a few chairs and a shelf of law books.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The floor had a worn carpet, and there was a desk, a few chairs and a shelf of law books.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The floor had a worn carpet, and there was a desk, a few chairs and a shelf of law books.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
Doddridge
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From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The floor had a worn carpet, and there was a desk, a few chairs and a shelf of law books.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The floor had a worn carpet, and there was a desk, a few chairs and a shelf of law books.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
how
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From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
Knapp
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From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The floor had a worn carpet, and there was a desk, a few chairs and a shelf of law books.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading The floor had a worn carpet, and there was a desk, a few chairs and a shelf of law books.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
stairwaysnounUS /ˈsterweɪz/
plural of “stairway” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The floor had a worn carpet, and there was a desk, a few chairs and a shelf of law books.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
push forcefully
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I tried to thrust aside a spirit of melancholy, and looked narrowly to the opportunities offered by the room for attack and defense.
plural of “wall” — 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 It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT AT BORTON'S Room 15 was a plain, comfortable office in a plain, comfortable building on Clay Street, not far from the heart of the business district.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
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 It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The place looked as though it had belonged to a lawyer in reduced circumstances, and I could but wonder how it had come into the possession of Doddridge Knapp, and what had become of its former occupant.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The floor had a worn carpet, and there was a desk, a few chairs and a shelf of law books.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading It was on the second floor, and its one window opened to the rear, and faced a desolate assortment of back yards, rear walls, and rickety stairways.
