used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
Ashley's
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From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
can't
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From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
Charley
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From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Charley had felt himself more than usually that morning in need of the solace that his pipe could give.
CuratenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
at any time
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Charley had felt himself more than usually that morning in need of the solace that his pipe could give.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Charley had felt himself more than usually that morning in need of the solace that his pipe could give.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Charley had felt himself more than usually that morning in need of the solace that his pipe could give.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charley had felt himself more than usually that morning in need of the solace that his pipe could give.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Charley had felt himself more than usually that morning in need of the solace that his pipe could give.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Charley had felt himself more than usually that morning in need of the solace that his pipe could give.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
RECTORnounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE RECTOR SATISFIED.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading THE RECTOR SATISFIED.
express in words
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Charley had felt himself more than usually that morning in need of the solace that his pipe could give.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Charley had felt himself more than usually that morning in need of the solace that his pipe could give.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘No, I did not get any satisfaction; I can’t say that he gave me any satisfaction,’ the Curate said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RECTOR SATISFIED.
three-corneredadjective
having three corners
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
under normal conditions
From this reading Charley had felt himself more than usually that morning in need of the solace that his pipe could give.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Ashley’s own study was a refined and comfortable place, as became the study of a dignified clergyman; but his son had a little three-cornered room, full of pipes and papers, the despair of every housemaid that ever came into the house.
which person or people
From this reading He had put down his pipe out of deference to his father, who had come into the little den inhabited by Charley the morning after his return.
