used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
Agnes
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From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
(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 He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
Greeby
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From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
inaccurateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnækjərət/
not accurate
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — 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 St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
Kensington
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From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
Lamberts
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From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST STRAW.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
and nothing more
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
on the contrary
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
only a very short time before
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
and nothing more
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
express in speech
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
St
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From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading THE LAST STRAW.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
subscriptionsnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “subscription” — a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading He was the poorest of all the Lamberts, and could scarcely pay his club subscriptions, much less live in the style his ancient name demanded.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The St. James's chambers had merely been lent to him by a friend, and when the owner returned, the temporary occupant had to shift.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST STRAW.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
at the time that
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Lady Agnes was inaccurate when she informed Miss Greeby that her cousin had taken a house in Kensington, since, like many women, she was accustomed to speak in general terms, rather than in a precise way.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man certainly did live in the suburb she mentioned, but he had simply rented a furnished flat in one of the cheaper streets.
