used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading "How many calls have you had?
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
compensatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtəd/
receiving or eligible for compensation
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
environmentsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənts/
plural of “environment” — the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
freeradjectiveUS /ˈfriːər/
comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "How many calls have you had?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
How
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From this reading "How many calls have you had?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
It's
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From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
Jane
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From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
Janey
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From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
go away from a place
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
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 "How many calls have you had?
mid-Aprilnoun
the middle part of April
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
absolutely essential
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
rentalnounUS /ˈrentəl/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETER SEES A LIGHT The Bells had been at home for a fortnight in Gay Street.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It’s not a very friendly neighborhood, though, is it, Janey?" commented Peter one evening, as he and Jane stood on the porch, enjoying the mild mid-April evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a way they missed the larger house and freer environments of the remote suburban place they had left, but the early hour at which Mr. Bell and the boys were now able to reach home, and the later one at which they could leave in the morning, amply compensated for the more cramped quarters made necessary by the higher rates of rental in the city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little house was in order from cellar to roof, and its occupants had settled down to the routine of their daily living, well content with the new abode.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How many calls have you had?
