Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

a remedy for hearing loss or deafness

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

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From this reading THE BEATA CHARITY.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading THE BEATA CHARITY.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

someone who composes music as a profession

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

make a fool or dupe of

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

moving with great haste

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

and nothing more

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

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 long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

in the near future

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

express in words

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BEATA CHARITY.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

in or at the place that

From this reading A stranger had bought the land where the major's home and stood, and buildings were to be put up there immediately.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

which person or people

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gull had come to the cellar-master with a choice bit of news to tell.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading The long lonely spot was soon a busy scene, as the architect, with plans in hand, was hurrying about among the skilful workmen.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Whoever would, might hear where the new poorhouse was to stand, and where the orphan home, and know that the little red cottage, just like any other, was for a musical composer, who must have one large room built with special care and according to all the most scientific acoustic rules; for there he was to have a fine organ, which was now being constructed in the most particular manner.