used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading What was Solomon White's association with the Boundary gang, she could only guess.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading She found the one bedroom and a sitting-room quite sufficient for her needs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
Bloomsburynoun
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
BoundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading What was Solomon White's association with the Boundary gang, she could only guess.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What was Solomon White's association with the Boundary gang, she could only guess.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
the act of departing
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
Doughty
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From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
set up or found
From this reading She found the one bedroom and a sitting-room quite sufficient for her needs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading What was Solomon White's association with the Boundary gang, she could only guess.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading What was Solomon White's association with the Boundary gang, she could only guess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
kitchenettenounUS /ˌkɪtʃəˈnet/
small kitchen
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
LISTENERnounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
Maisie
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From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading She found the one bedroom and a sitting-room quite sufficient for her needs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She found the one bedroom and a sitting-room quite sufficient for her needs.
and nothing more
From this reading What was Solomon White's association with the Boundary gang, she could only guess.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She found the one bedroom and a sitting-room quite sufficient for her needs.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
self-containedadjectiveUS /ˈselfkənˈteɪnd/
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found the one bedroom and a sitting-room quite sufficient for her needs.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She found the one bedroom and a sitting-room quite sufficient for her needs.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading What was Solomon White's association with the Boundary gang, she could only guess.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She found the one bedroom and a sitting-room quite sufficient for her needs.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The building had been originally intended for a dwelling house, but its enterprising owner had fitted a kitchenette and a bathroom to every floor and had made each suite self-contained.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was Solomon White's association with the Boundary gang, she could only guess.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was Solomon White's association with the Boundary gang, she could only guess.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE LISTENER AT THE DOOR Maisie White had taken up her abode in a modest flat in Doughty Street, Bloomsbury.
White'snounUS /waɪts/
possessive form of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading What was Solomon White's association with the Boundary gang, she could only guess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What was Solomon White's association with the Boundary gang, she could only guess.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Since the day of her father's departure she had not heard from him, and she had resolutely refused to worry.
