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From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
BohemianounUS /boʊˈhiːmiə/
a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were prosaic, but inexpensive.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
Cloyster's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
EvictedverbUS /ɪˈvɪktɪd/
past form of “evict” — expel or eject without recourse to legal process
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
inexpensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading They were prosaic, but inexpensive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
lotus-eaters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
a particular point in time
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
not any; not one
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
and nothing more
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
ORBnounUS /ɔːrb/
the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
Orlebar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
for each
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading They were prosaic, but inexpensive.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The only difficulty is to select the most suitable, to single out from the eager crowd the ideal landlady.
a quantity of money
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were prosaic, but inexpensive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Farther down the King’s Road there were comfortable rooms to be had for a moderate sum per week.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Evicted from No. 93A, it seemed to me that I had better abandon Bohemia; postpone my connection with that land of lotus-eaters for the moment, while I provided myself with the means of paying rent and buying dinners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ORB _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ The problem of lodgings in London is an easy one to a man with an adequate supply of money in his pocket.
