used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
(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 I was very well satisfied with my lodging, which quite answered all my requirements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I was very well satisfied with my lodging, which quite answered all my requirements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every one knew "Mámi," as she was called....
bachelor'snounUS /ˈbætʃələrz/
possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Every one knew "Mámi," as she was called....
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
CONSORTverbUS /kənˈsɔːrt/
keep company with; hang out with
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one knew "Mámi," as she was called....
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
GYURICZA'S
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From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every one knew "Mámi," as she was called....
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
march in a procession
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was very well satisfied with my lodging, which quite answered all my requirements.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
Mámi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every one knew "Mámi," as she was called....
held or filled or in use
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one knew "Mámi," as she was called....
and nothing more
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
Petöfis
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From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I was very well satisfied with my lodging, which quite answered all my requirements.
quitted
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From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
registrynounUS /ˈredʒɪstri/
an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading I was very well satisfied with my lodging, which quite answered all my requirements.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I was very well satisfied with my lodging, which quite answered all my requirements.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every one knew "Mámi," as she was called....
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
precisely as stated
From this reading I was very well satisfied with my lodging, which quite answered all my requirements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
(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 I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PETER GYURICZA'S CONSORT After the March days, I quitted the Petöfis and went into another lodging.
at the time that
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had got on so well that I could maintain a bachelor's establishment, consisting of two rooms, which I furnished myself.
which person or people
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Properly speaking, it only became a bachelor's establishment when I entered, for before I took it it was occupied by a little old woman who kept a registry office for providing respectable families with servants.
