used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
on or to one side
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
Colman
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From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
the organ of sight
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
glorifyverbUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪ/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
grand-signorial
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From this reading When Irene reproved him he laughed, with a grand-signorial wave of the hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When Irene reproved him he laughed, with a grand-signorial wave of the hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
Hugh
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From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
Irene
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From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
and nothing more
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading When Irene reproved him he laughed, with a grand-signorial wave of the hand.
go away from a place
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
Merriams
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From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
red-brickadjective
of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
reproved
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From this reading When Irene reproved him he laughed, with a grand-signorial wave of the hand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
Sunnington
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From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
carry out
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Merriams lived in a comfortable detached house on Sunnington Heath, most convenient and pleasant of London suburbs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading When Irene reproved him he laughed, with a grand-signorial wave of the hand.
at the time that
From this reading When Irene reproved him he laughed, with a grand-signorial wave of the hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But Hugh put aside her choice and rented a sumptuous flat lower down, which he furnished in expensive style.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Irene, with a woman’s eye to economy, had picked out for him a commodious little set on the fourth floor.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year or so before they had persuaded Hugh Colman to leave his somewhat dismal chambers in the Temple and take a flat in a block of red-brick mansions that had just arisen to glorify the end of the High Street of Sunnington proper.
