used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Gunpowder Tea-party.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A choice selection of best authors had been added by the Doctor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading Mr. Will Marsh, the architect, had not forgotten a painting, sketching, and photographing outfit.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A choice selection of best authors had been added by the Doctor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A choice selection of best authors had been added by the Doctor.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A choice selection of best authors had been added by the Doctor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rooms of necessity were small, but sufficiently large for convenience and comfort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A choice selection of best authors had been added by the Doctor.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading A choice selection of best authors had been added by the Doctor.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The rooms of necessity were small, but sufficiently large for convenience and comfort.
completer
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From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading The rooms of necessity were small, but sufficiently large for convenience and comfort.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
daintier
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From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A choice selection of best authors had been added by the Doctor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rooms of necessity were small, but sufficiently large for convenience and comfort.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Mr. Will Marsh, the architect, had not forgotten a painting, sketching, and photographing outfit.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
GunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
From this reading A Gunpowder Tea-party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A choice selection of best authors had been added by the Doctor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rooms of necessity were small, but sufficiently large for convenience and comfort.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Mr. Will Marsh, the architect, had not forgotten a painting, sketching, and photographing outfit.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Will Marsh, the architect, had not forgotten a painting, sketching, and photographing outfit.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The rooms of necessity were small, but sufficiently large for convenience and comfort.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Will Marsh, the architect, had not forgotten a painting, sketching, and photographing outfit.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rooms of necessity were small, but sufficiently large for convenience and comfort.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Mr. Will Marsh, the architect, had not forgotten a painting, sketching, and photographing outfit.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Mr. Will Marsh, the architect, had not forgotten a painting, sketching, and photographing outfit.
photographingverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfɪŋ/
-ing form of “photograph” — record on photographic film
From this reading Mr. Will Marsh, the architect, had not forgotten a painting, sketching, and photographing outfit.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms of necessity were small, but sufficiently large for convenience and comfort.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading A choice selection of best authors had been added by the Doctor.
sketchingverbUS /ˈsketʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading Mr. Will Marsh, the architect, had not forgotten a painting, sketching, and photographing outfit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rooms of necessity were small, but sufficiently large for convenience and comfort.
subdivisionsnounUS /ˈsʌbdɪvɪʒənz/
plural of “subdivision” — an area composed of subdivided lots
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The rooms of necessity were small, but sufficiently large for convenience and comfort.
Tea-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Gunpowder Tea-party.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing could be completer nor daintier than the cabin and its furnishings, divisions, and subdivisions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rooms of necessity were small, but sufficiently large for convenience and comfort.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mr. Will Marsh, the architect, had not forgotten a painting, sketching, and photographing outfit.
