Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

later than; following

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

possessive form of “alexander” — European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

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

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

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

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

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From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

fill with distaste

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

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From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

of or relating to Fabianism

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

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

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

set up or found

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

destroyed or killed

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

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

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

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

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

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

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

the post of lecturer

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

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

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

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

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading She sighed as she referred to her life.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

an educational institution

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She sighed as she referred to her life.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading She sighed as she referred to her life.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

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

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

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

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

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

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

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

From this reading The Fabians found a commodious house in a refined environment quite near the Ashby's home, and the two girls, Polly and Eleanor, lived with them.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Mr. Fabian temporarily resumed his lectureship at the Art School of Cooper Union, and his two promising pupils, with Dodo Alexander as a new beginner, accompanied him every night that the classes met.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

plural of “westerner” — an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The Alexanders had leased an expensive suite at an apartment hotel near the Fabians, and much to little Mr. Alexander's joy, although much to Mrs. Alexander's disgust, they settled down to a hum-drum life that winter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.

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 POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING Within a week after the westerners had gone back home, matters with Polly and her friends in New York settled down in a smooth current.