adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 “A man-cook and a cottage,” he said, “are all that a wise man requires.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “A man-cook and a cottage,” he said, “are all that a wise man requires.”
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
bijounoun
a small and delicately worked piece
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading “A man-cook and a cottage,” he said, “are all that a wise man requires.”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “A man-cook and a cottage,” he said, “are all that a wise man requires.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
Jermyn
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From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “A man-cook and a cottage,” he said, “are all that a wise man requires.”
man-cook
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From this reading “A man-cook and a cottage,” he said, “are all that a wise man requires.”
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading Even the attic, which had been converted into my bedroom, was the most perfect little bijou attic that could possibly be imagined.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading “A man-cook and a cottage,” he said, “are all that a wise man requires.”
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A man-cook and a cottage,” he said, “are all that a wise man requires.”
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “A man-cook and a cottage,” he said, “are all that a wise man requires.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY uncle’s house in Jermyn Street was quite a small one—five rooms and an attic.
WATIER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WATIER’S.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “A man-cook and a cottage,” he said, “are all that a wise man requires.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the other hand, it was furnished with the neatness and taste which belonged to his character, so that his most luxurious friends found something in the tiny rooms which made them discontented with their own sumptuous mansions.
