used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GERALD YORKE IN A DILEMMA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gerald liked both luxury and fashion, and went in for both.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
BedenounUS /biːd/
(Roman Catholic Church) English monk and scholar (672-735)
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Gerald liked both luxury and fashion, and went in for both.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
DILEMMAnounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading GERALD YORKE IN A DILEMMA.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Gerald liked both luxury and fashion, and went in for both.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gerald liked both luxury and fashion, and went in for both.
GERALD
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From this reading GERALD YORKE IN A DILEMMA.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For Gerald was to give a wine and supper party that night.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
Greatorex
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From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GERALD YORKE IN A DILEMMA.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
and nothing more
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Gerald liked both luxury and fashion, and went in for both.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Gerald liked both luxury and fashion, and went in for both.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For Gerald was to give a wine and supper party that night.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For Gerald was to give a wine and supper party that night.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading For Gerald was to give a wine and supper party that night.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For Gerald was to give a wine and supper party that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was occupied very much as Mrs. Bede Greatorex had been earlier in the day--namely, casting a glance round his rooms, and the supplies of good things just brought into them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Gerald Yorke stood in his chambers--as he was pleased to style the luxurious rooms he occupied in a most fashionable quarter of London.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gerald liked both luxury and fashion, and went in for both.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading For Gerald was to give a wine and supper party that night.
YORKE
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From this reading GERALD YORKE IN A DILEMMA.
