used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAMP DWELLING.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
a small house with a single story
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
DAMPadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading A DAMP DWELLING.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading We had a great deal of pleasuring that summer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I don't know whether it did to the others.
don't
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From this reading I don't know whether it did to the others.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
DWELLINGnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading A DAMP DWELLING.
being one more than seven
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We had a great deal of pleasuring that summer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
how
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From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't know whether it did to the others.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know whether it did to the others.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
others
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From this reading I don't know whether it did to the others.
pleasuring
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From this reading We had a great deal of pleasuring that summer.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
To recall to mind.
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading We had a great deal of pleasuring that summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ONE gets used, more or less, to almost any sort of state; and by the time we had been seven or eight months in the house, I remember how things looked quite natural, and the old life in the cottage seemed almost like a dream to me.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I don't know whether it did to the others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am not saying that I liked the new life, or would have chosen it: but there it was, and one had to go through with it.
