in the past
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was not difficult for Johanson to locate the poorhouse poet.
without deviation
From this reading His room, like the other two, opened directly on the vestibule.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His room, like the other two, opened directly on the vestibule.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE POORHOUSE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
Johanson
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From this reading It was not difficult for Johanson to locate the poorhouse poet.
staying power
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His room, like the other two, opened directly on the vestibule.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading It was not difficult for Johanson to locate the poorhouse poet.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
nagverbUS /næɡ/
bother persistently with trivial complaints
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His room, like the other two, opened directly on the vestibule.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading His room, like the other two, opened directly on the vestibule.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His room, like the other two, opened directly on the vestibule.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
make a painting
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading It was not difficult for Johanson to locate the poorhouse poet.
POORHOUSEnounUS /ˈpuːrhaʊs/
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
From this reading IN THE POORHOUSE.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His room, like the other two, opened directly on the vestibule.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
carry out
From this reading On his own door he had been allowed to paint his name and publish his chosen occupation:-- "I take my bag, My legs my nag, And never fail To fetch the mail."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE POORHOUSE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not difficult for Johanson to locate the poorhouse poet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His room, like the other two, opened directly on the vestibule.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading His room, like the other two, opened directly on the vestibule.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The poorhouse was not an imposing structure, but it could boast of antiquity, as it had been built long, long ago for the purpose for which it was now used.
