13
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From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Tottenham Court Road will be the best."
BUYINGnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
CARPETnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
Carrissima
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From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Tottenham Court Road will be the best."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Let me see!" she cried.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
destroyed or killed
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
Grandison
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From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me see!" she cried.
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 His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me see!" she cried.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
with speed
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Tottenham Court Road will be the best."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Let me see!" she cried.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let me see!" she cried.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
make square
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
Tottenham
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From this reading "Tottenham Court Road will be the best."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BUYING A CARPET--AND AFTER Mark and Carrissima had not gone far on their way together before it became evident that they were not absolutely in harmony.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where shall we go first?" he suggested outside the door of Number 13, Grandison Square.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His object was primarily to purchase a carpet for his dining-room as quickly as might be; while hers was to visit as many shops as possible and, in fact, thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Tottenham Court Road will be the best."
