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From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading BACK IN TOGS Brimfield Academy was in full swing.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK IN TOGS Brimfield Academy was in full swing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
Brimfield
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From this reading BACK IN TOGS Brimfield Academy was in full swing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
cozinessnounUS /ˈkoʊzinəs/
a state of warm snug comfort
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
demanding attention
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
drop-light
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From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
in a serious manner
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
easy-chair
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From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
fifty-threeadjective
being three more than fifty
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading BACK IN TOGS Brimfield Academy was in full swing.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
ten 10s
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BACK IN TOGS Brimfield Academy was in full swing.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
livableness
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From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
an educational institution
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
Steve
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From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading BACK IN TOGS Brimfield Academy was in full swing.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
TOGSnounUS /tɑːɡz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading BACK IN TOGS Brimfield Academy was in full swing.
male cat
From this reading Tom argued that if the window-seat was furnished they would not require an easy-chair, but Steve held out for the added luxury.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BACK IN TOGS Brimfield Academy was in full swing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
window-seat
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From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For instance, an easy-chair of some sort was a crying necessity, a drop-light would help a lot, and a cushion and some pillows on the window-seat were much needed.
but in spite of that
From this reading In 12 Billings trunks had been unpacked and the room had taken on a look of comfort and coziness, although several things were yet lacking to complete its livableness.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The term was a day old and one hundred and fifty-three youths of various ages from twelve to twenty had settled down, more or less earnestly, to the school routine.
