Chapter V

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From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

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

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

later than; following

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

anew

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

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

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

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From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

plural of “chat” — an informal conversation

From this reading And what chats they were!

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From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

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From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

at any time

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

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From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

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From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

brought together in one place

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

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

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

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

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

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

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

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

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

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From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

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

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

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

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

not any; not one

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

come into possession of

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

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

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

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

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

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

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

possessive form of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

affording physical or mental rest

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

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

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

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From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

following in time or order

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

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

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HOME LIFE AND DRAMATIC CRITICISM These latter incidents occurred some time after 1873.

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

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

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

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

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

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

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

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And what chats they were!

at the time that

From this reading When we got back to England after our Dresden wedding we took up our abode almost immediately in the old Adams house in Great Russell Street.

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

From this reading The two rooms which Mr. Jameson sub-let to us were all that we could at first obtain above the Dispensary, but they were large and quite sufficient for the Bohemian life which was all that we could then afford; anyway no subsequent home of ours was pleasanter and nothing was ever again so little burthensome.

which person or people

From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”

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From this reading At a long table by the door of the one large dwelling-room the old couple who had been our predecessor’s factotums served our meals; and around the handsome Adams chimney-piece at the other end, or in the panelled window-seats looking on the restful façade of the British Museum, we gathered Joe’s friends--they were all Joe’s friends--for a “pipe and a chat.”