used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INMATES OF A SUBURBAN BOARDING-HOUSE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
audiblyadverbUS /ˈɑːdəbli/
in an audible manner
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
BOARDING-HOUSE
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From this reading INMATES OF A SUBURBAN BOARDING-HOUSE.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
Cecil
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From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading The breakfast was plain, and passed off rather uncomfortably, a feeling of restraint checking merriment.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
comersnounUS /ˈkʌmərz/
plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
commonplaces
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From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
confidentiallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəli/
in a confidential manner
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The breakfast was plain, and passed off rather uncomfortably, a feeling of restraint checking merriment.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
INMATESnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading INMATES OF A SUBURBAN BOARDING-HOUSE.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The breakfast was plain, and passed off rather uncomfortably, a feeling of restraint checking merriment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INMATES OF A SUBURBAN BOARDING-HOUSE.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The breakfast was plain, and passed off rather uncomfortably, a feeling of restraint checking merriment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The breakfast was plain, and passed off rather uncomfortably, a feeling of restraint checking merriment.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The breakfast was plain, and passed off rather uncomfortably, a feeling of restraint checking merriment.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
propheciesnounUS /ˈprɑːfəsiz/
plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
on the contrary
From this reading The breakfast was plain, and passed off rather uncomfortably, a feeling of restraint checking merriment.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading The breakfast was plain, and passed off rather uncomfortably, a feeling of restraint checking merriment.
scrutinizedverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzd/
past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
staplenounUS /ˈsteɪpəl/
(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
SUBURBANadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading INMATES OF A SUBURBAN BOARDING-HOUSE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
Tring's
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From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
unanimitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/
everyone being of one mind
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
unbendverbUS /ˌʌnˈbend/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading The breakfast was plain, and passed off rather uncomfortably, a feeling of restraint checking merriment.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The breakfast was plain, and passed off rather uncomfortably, a feeling of restraint checking merriment.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next morning at breakfast Mrs. Tring's inmates assembled, and the new comers were duly introduced to their future companions.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Small communications respecting the state of the health, and of the good or bad night's rest, were confidentially whispered in corners; while daring prophecies on the subject of the weather were more audibly pronounced.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading As the boarders descended one by one, and were presented to Cecil and his wife, an unanimity in commonplaces formed the staple of remark, and every one seemed unwilling to unbend before having closely scrutinized the new comers.
