used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
(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 Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
brooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
a female human offspring
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
elegantlyadverbUS /ˈelɪɡəntliː/
with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
Fabius
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From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE FALL.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
set up or found
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
not any; not one
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
on one occasion
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
try to get or reach
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALL.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
Torquatus
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From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Fabius, we have said, did not accompany his daughter into the country, and rarely visited her there.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He then went to seek a respectable lodging, suited to the present state of his purse; and easily found one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fact was, that he had no love for green fields or running brooks; his tastes were for the gossip and free society of Rome.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Torquatus, now elegantly attired, proceeded at once to the house of Fabius, delivered his letter, answered all inquiries, and accepted, without much pressing, an invitation to supper that evening.
