used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAUNEY FINDS A FRIEND.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading The alcove in the hallway upstairs was a good place to write.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading MAUNEY FINDS A FRIEND.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
set up or found
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MAUNEY FINDS A FRIEND.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The alcove in the hallway upstairs was a good place to write.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The alcove in the hallway upstairs was a good place to write.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
imperativenessnoun
the state of demanding notice or attention
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
jottedverbUS /ˈdʒɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “jot” — write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
ledgernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
Lorna's
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From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
MAUNEY
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From this reading MAUNEY FINDS A FRIEND.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
held or filled or in use
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The alcove in the hallway upstairs was a good place to write.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
on a floor above
From this reading The alcove in the hallway upstairs was a good place to write.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The alcove in the hallway upstairs was a good place to write.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whatever might be the true character of these flashing impressions which he jotted down, they had become an essential part of existence, for they came to him with imperativeness.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He found that he could arrange his thoughts better within earshot of other people talking than within the quietness of his own room.
produce a literary work
From this reading The alcove in the hallway upstairs was a good place to write.
the act of creating written works
From this reading While Mauney waited the month for Lorna’s matrimonial verdict, he occupied himself chiefly with study and with more writing in his ledger.
