used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
CarpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Wooden chairs, and generally every object of the cheapest, are to be met with in the dwellings of the New York poor.
cheapestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpəst/
superlative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading Wooden chairs, and generally every object of the cheapest, are to be met with in the dwellings of the New York poor.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Wooden chairs, and generally every object of the cheapest, are to be met with in the dwellings of the New York poor.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
set up or found
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Wooden chairs, and generally every object of the cheapest, are to be met with in the dwellings of the New York poor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Wooden chairs, and generally every object of the cheapest, are to be met with in the dwellings of the New York poor.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Wooden chairs, and generally every object of the cheapest, are to be met with in the dwellings of the New York poor.
held or filled or in use
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Wooden chairs, and generally every object of the cheapest, are to be met with in the dwellings of the New York poor.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
without much difficulty
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
tenement-house
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From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
tenement-houses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wooden chairs, and generally every object of the cheapest, are to be met with in the dwellings of the New York poor.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
under normal conditions
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
precisely as stated
From this reading Carpets are not very common in tenement-houses, and if there are any pictures, they are usually the cheapest prints.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of these was occupied by Paul and Jimmy, the other by his mother.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced 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 It must, however, be explained that few similar apartments are found so well furnished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
which person or people
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Wooden chairs, and generally every object of the cheapest, are to be met with in the dwellings of the New York poor.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Those who are familiar with the construction of a New York tenement-house will readily understand the appearance of the rooms into which we have introduced them.
