used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE AT THE BOARDING-HOUSE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
Bleecker
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From this reading Dick found his new quarters in Bleecker Street very comfortable.
BOARDING-HOUSE
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From this reading LIFE AT THE BOARDING-HOUSE.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Dick found his new quarters in Bleecker Street very comfortable.
carefully weighed
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick found his new quarters in Bleecker Street very comfortable.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
set up or found
From this reading Dick found his new quarters in Bleecker Street very comfortable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick found his new quarters in Bleecker Street very comfortable.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick found his new quarters in Bleecker Street very comfortable.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
immediately past
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE AT THE BOARDING-HOUSE.
engage in
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
Mooney
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From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
MottnounUS /mɑːt/
United States feminist and suffragist (1793-1880)
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Dick found his new quarters in Bleecker Street very comfortable.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
on one occasion
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Dick found his new quarters in Bleecker Street very comfortable.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Dick found his new quarters in Bleecker Street very comfortable.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE AT THE BOARDING-HOUSE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
the act of using
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dick found his new quarters in Bleecker Street very comfortable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His room was kept in neat order, which was more than could be said of his former home in Mott Street.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There once a fortnight was thought sufficient to change the sheets, while both boys were expected to use the same towel, and make that last a week.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, Mrs. Mooney would have considered the boys "mighty particular" if they had objected to such an arrangement.
