used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND MRS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
GURNEYnounUS /ˈɡɜːrni/
a metal stretcher with wheels
From this reading GURNEY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
meridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AND MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
sitting-room
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
tastefullyadverbUS /ˈteɪstfəli/
with taste; in a tasteful manner
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
vergingverbUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “verge” — border on; come close to
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Gurney sat in their cosy sitting-room, which was plainly but tastefully furnished; but though quiet, one could not fail to realize that it was the home of people of more than ordinary intelligence and culture.
a late time of life
From this reading They both had passed life's meridian, and were, at the time we introduce them to our readers, verging upon three score years.
