used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I’ll carry them after this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading But perhaps I can find out who occupies that room by asking the landlady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
boarding-house
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From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But perhaps I can find out who occupies that room by asking the landlady.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But perhaps I can find out who occupies that room by asking the landlady.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But perhaps I can find out who occupies that room by asking the landlady.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “I’ll carry them after this.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But perhaps I can find out who occupies that room by asking the landlady.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll carry them after this.
I'm
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From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading But perhaps I can find out who occupies that room by asking the landlady.
Larry
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From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
lodgernoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
engage in
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading But perhaps I can find out who occupies that room by asking the landlady.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
and nothing more
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
opera-glasses
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From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
by chance
From this reading But perhaps I can find out who occupies that room by asking the landlady.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But perhaps I can find out who occupies that room by asking the landlady.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
TANGLEDadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I’ll carry them after this.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I’ll carry them after this.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I can make some inquiries about rates, and she may think I’m a prospective lodger, and show me through the place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
hard to endure
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
which person or people
From this reading “If I only had thought to bring a pair of opera-glasses, I could see who that man is,” mused Larry.
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 TANGLED UP For a few minutes Larry stood in the kitchen of the unfinished house, looking out of the window at the casement of the boarding-house establishment in the rear--at the window of which stood a man trying on a false beard.
