used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading My charmer agreed with me that no arrangement could have been happier.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Little as things of that kind appeal to me, I had been to that breaking-up party.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
Archie
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From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My charmer agreed with me that no arrangement could have been happier.
breaking-up
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From this reading Little as things of that kind appeal to me, I had been to that breaking-up party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
charmernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrmər/
someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
From this reading My charmer agreed with me that no arrangement could have been happier.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My charmer agreed with me that no arrangement could have been happier.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
the act of giving
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading My charmer agreed with me that no arrangement could have been happier.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My charmer agreed with me that no arrangement could have been happier.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is of that arrangement that I must now speak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is of that arrangement that I must now speak.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Little as things of that kind appeal to me, I had been to that breaking-up party.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little as things of that kind appeal to me, I had been to that breaking-up party.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
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 WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My charmer agreed with me that no arrangement could have been happier.
Merridew's
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From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is of that arrangement that I must now speak.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
not any; not one
From this reading My charmer agreed with me that no arrangement could have been happier.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
a course of conduct
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
an amount of time
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
Soames
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From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
express in speech
From this reading It is of that arrangement that I must now speak.
express in words
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Little as things of that kind appeal to me, I had been to that breaking-up party.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
Windus
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From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My charmer agreed with me that no arrangement could have been happier.
WOBURN
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From this reading WOBURN PLACE I Some time or other during the period of my engagement to Miss Windus (an episode of my history I am now approaching), I happened to remark on the pleasant arrangement that had removed many of the temptations of London from Archie Merridew's path by giving him a "home from home"--the wholesome influence of the Soames' house in Woburn Place.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But first I must tell you as much as I can recollect of the party with which the Christmas term closed.
