used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Confession.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading When Forester had taken his seat in the great chair this evening, according to his usual custom, he began his conversation by saying.
arm-chair
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From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It stood in a corner of the room not far from the head of Marco's bed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Forester had taken his seat in the great chair this evening, according to his usual custom, he began his conversation by saying.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A Confession.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When Forester had taken his seat in the great chair this evening, according to his usual custom, he began his conversation by saying.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It stood in a corner of the room not far from the head of Marco's bed.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading When Forester had taken his seat in the great chair this evening, according to his usual custom, he began his conversation by saying.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Forester had taken his seat in the great chair this evening, according to his usual custom, he began his conversation by saying.
apart from; not including
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
a social unit living together
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It stood in a corner of the room not far from the head of Marco's bed.
ForesternounUS /ˈfɔːrəstər/
English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It stood in a corner of the room not far from the head of Marco's bed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When Forester had taken his seat in the great chair this evening, according to his usual custom, he began his conversation by saying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Forester had taken his seat in the great chair this evening, according to his usual custom, he began his conversation by saying.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It stood in a corner of the room not far from the head of Marco's bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
Marco
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From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
Marco's
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From this reading It stood in a corner of the room not far from the head of Marco's bed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It stood in a corner of the room not far from the head of Marco's bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It stood in a corner of the room not far from the head of Marco's bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading When Forester had taken his seat in the great chair this evening, according to his usual custom, he began his conversation by saying.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading When Forester had taken his seat in the great chair this evening, according to his usual custom, he began his conversation by saying.
not often
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
be seated
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood in a corner of the room not far from the head of Marco's bed.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
carry out
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When Forester had taken his seat in the great chair this evening, according to his usual custom, he began his conversation by saying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When Forester had taken his seat in the great chair this evening, according to his usual custom, he began his conversation by saying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
at the time that
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the room where Marco slept, there was a large, stuffed arm-chair, which was commonly called the easy chair; it was one that was seldom used by the family, except in sickness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Forester used to sit in this chair while he remained conversing with Marco, when he came up to take his light.
