used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
anew
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
(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 Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John had bought good and substantial furniture for kitchen and bedrooms.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading LATE in April, Letty was married.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
have
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading John had bought good and substantial furniture for kitchen and bedrooms.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
(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 Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
book-case
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From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading John had bought good and substantial furniture for kitchen and bedrooms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
chintz-covered
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From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
without deviation
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John had bought good and substantial furniture for kitchen and bedrooms.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading John had bought good and substantial furniture for kitchen and bedrooms.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading John had bought good and substantial furniture for kitchen and bedrooms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LATE in April, Letty was married.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John had bought good and substantial furniture for kitchen and bedrooms.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading John had bought good and substantial furniture for kitchen and bedrooms.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading LATE in April, Letty was married.
Letty
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From this reading LATE in April, Letty was married.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
joined in matrimony
From this reading LATE in April, Letty was married.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading NUMBER NINE.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading NUMBER NINE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading John had bought good and substantial furniture for kitchen and bedrooms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her house was all in order beforehand: so that, as she said, she had nothing to do but to begin living directly.
Trescott
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From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LATE in April, Letty was married.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Trescott gave Letty, for her parlour, a carpet, some cane chairs, a chintz-covered sofa or couch, and—better than all—a neat little book-case, half filled with books, all of a kind to bear reading once and again.
