Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

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From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

underpants worn by men

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

communicated in words

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

at a previous time

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

past form of “furbish” — polish and make shiny

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

engage in

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

held or filled or in use

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

the state of being asleep

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

a quantity of money

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Then it was that the old mahogany furniture, that had been relegated to the attic, was brought down, furbished up, and restored to its original place.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

at the time that

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE HAWKINS HOUSE The converting of Mrs. Hawkins' boarding house into a hotel had been due to two causes: First, the thrift and economy of the lady herself, which had enabled her to put by a good sum in the bank.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This she expended in building an ell with extra sleeping rooms, painting the structure cream colour with brown trimmings, and replacing old furniture with that of modern make.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading This latter, she confessed within a year, was a great mistake, for the new chairs became rickety, the castors would not hold in the bed posts, the bureau drawers became unmanageable, and the rooms, as she expressed it, had a “second-hand” appearance.

a late time of life

From this reading When Quincy entered the room which he had formerly occupied, it did not seem possible that five years had elapsed.