Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

(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 They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

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

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

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

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

next to; at the side of

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading His rooms were very characteristic of himself.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading One was just conscious of a sense of extreme comfort and convenience.

intentionally conceived

From this reading One was just conscious of a sense of extreme comfort and convenience.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading One was just conscious of a sense of extreme comfort and convenience.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

someone who is a detective

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

a room used for dining

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

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

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading One was just conscious of a sense of extreme comfort and convenience.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

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

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading His rooms were very characteristic of himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

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

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

and nothing more

From this reading One was just conscious of a sense of extreme comfort and convenience.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

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

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His rooms were very characteristic of himself.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One was just conscious of a sense of extreme comfort and convenience.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

above and across; more than

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

To recall to mind.

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

cool and formal in manner

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading One was just conscious of a sense of extreme comfort and convenience.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

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

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

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

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

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

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.

precisely as stated

From this reading His rooms were very characteristic of himself.

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

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They were five in number--a dining-room, two bedrooms, and two sitting-rooms divided by curtains, as well as a little entrance-hall that opened on to the landing, close beside the lift that served all the flats.

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

From this reading His rooms were very characteristic of himself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They were furnished in a peculiarly restrained style--so restrained, in fact, that it was almost impossible to remember what was in them.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading (I) Dick Guiseley sat over breakfast in his rooms off Oxford Street, entirely engrossed in a local Yorkshire paper two days old.