100
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From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
50
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From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
anew
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
(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 When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
in addition
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
amidshipadverb
at or near or toward the center of a ship
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
Angelusnoun
the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
bed-room
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From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
see with attention
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
brand-newadjectiveUS /ˈbrændnuː/
conspicuously new
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
dressernounUS /ˈdresər/
furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
extinguishverbUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
put an end to; kill
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
set up or found
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
inventorynounUS /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/
a detailed list of all the items in stock
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a terrible night, I tell you.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
provided with artificial light
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
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 I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
make reference to
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
Millet's
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From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a terrible night, I tell you.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Altogether that one night’s experience cost me in the neighborhood of $100, not to mention my own personal injuries.
photosnounUS /ˈfoʊtoʊz/
plural of “photo” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
carry out
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
express in words
From this reading It was a terrible night, I tell you.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was a terrible night, I tell you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I found that in the struggle, my old army sword had been plunged amidship into the handsome mirror of our dresser, and had also made havoc of a reproduction, of Millet’s Angelus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I discovered, also, that I had used my brand-new $50 overcoat to extinguish the fire, and that many of the handsome photos of our friends that stood on the mantle had been ruined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
at the time that
From this reading When all was quiet again, and I lit another lamp in order to take an inventory, my bed-room was a sight to behold!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was a terrible night, I tell you.
