used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
anew
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
coffee-room
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From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
CRABBE
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From this reading CRABBE.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
drunkennessnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
the force of workers available
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
pintnounUS /paɪnt/
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
without much difficulty
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
securesverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
tankardnounUS /ˈtæŋkərd/
large drinking vessel with one handle
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
up to a particular time
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
unwittinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪtɪŋli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Almost every village possesses a house of public entertainment, however humble in appearance.
at the time that
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
in or at the place that
From this reading He shall again be seen when evening comes, And social parties crowd their favorite rooms, Where on the table pipes and papers lie, The steaming bowl and foaming tankard by.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
which person or people
From this reading Unfortunately, this is generally the most comfortable place accessible to the lower orders, who are often unwittingly tempted to increase the one pint of beer, which secures a seat by the large inn fire, drop by drop, till habits of drunkenness are too readily acquired.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Some have recommended the establishment of something similar to a coffee-room in every village, where laboring men might enjoy the pleasures of society and conversation, without the temptations to a vice which adds many a tragedy to "the short and simple annals of the poor."
