used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
for the reason that
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
boarding-house
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From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
collegiateadjectiveUS /kəˈliːdʒɪt/
of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
without deviation
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
down-stairs
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From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
set up or found
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
foundrynounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading The landlady was a gigantic Irish woman whose husband worked in a foundry.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The landlady was a gigantic Irish woman whose husband worked in a foundry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The landlady was a gigantic Irish woman whose husband worked in a foundry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
instituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The landlady was a gigantic Irish woman whose husband worked in a foundry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading The landlady was a gigantic Irish woman whose husband worked in a foundry.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
Mauney
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From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading Mauney found a boarding-house on Church Street, directly opposite the collegiate institute, a plain unit, in a plain brick terrace set close to the sidewalk.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He liked the room chiefly because of this window, for it afforded a generous view of the street and promised an excellent point of vantage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The landlady was a gigantic Irish woman whose husband worked in a foundry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
belonging to which person
From this reading The landlady was a gigantic Irish woman whose husband worked in a foundry.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He engaged the down-stairs front room, which looked directly upon the thoroughfare by a wide window.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The landlady was a gigantic Irish woman whose husband worked in a foundry.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The landlady was a gigantic Irish woman whose husband worked in a foundry.
