used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
any thing at all
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
next to; at the side of
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
(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 His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
clothing in general
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
discoloredverbUS /dɪˈskʌlərd/
past form of “discolor” — lose color or turn colorless
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
harmonizedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmənaɪzd/
involving or characterized by harmony
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
hearthrugnoun
a rug spread out in front of a fireplace
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
OPPOSITIONnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
on the contrary
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
shabbilyadverb
so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
SingletonnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/
a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
Singleton'snounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltənz/
possessive form of “singleton” — a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
siphonsnounUS /ˈsaɪfənz/
plural of “siphon” — a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
smarteradjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtər/
comparative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
threadbareadjectiveUS /ˈθredber/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
TuxedonounUS /ˌtʌkˈsiːdoʊ/
semiformal evening dress for men
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading There was a vein of rather bitter pride in the man, and he would not, out of deference to any other person's views, alter conditions that suited him.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The room was shabbily furnished, the hearthrug had a hole in it, the carpet was threadbare, and Singleton's attire harmonized with his surroundings, though the box of cigars and one or two bottles and siphons on the table suggested that he expected visitors.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The loose Tuxedo jacket he had bought in America was marked by discolored patches; his carpet slippers were dilapidated.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN OPPOSITION MOVE It was a wet and chilly night, and Singleton sat in an easy chair beside the hearth in his city quarters with an old pipe in his hand.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His means, though long restricted, would have warranted better accommodations; but his clothes were comfortable and he did not think it worth while to put on anything smarter.
