used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
any thing at all
From this reading But it was not in James Martin's nature to work steadily at anything.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
boarding-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not in James Martin's nature to work steadily at anything.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
the act of departing
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
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 JAMES MARTIN'S VICISSITUDES.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
MARTIN'SnounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading JAMES MARTIN'S VICISSITUDES.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But it was not in James Martin's nature to work steadily at anything.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not in James Martin's nature to work steadily at anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
Rufus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
the act of searching for something
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
shiftlessadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftlɪs/
lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading But it was not in James Martin's nature to work steadily at anything.
step-father
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is here that James Martin, the shiftless and drunken step-father of Rufus and Rose, has made a temporary residence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was not in James Martin's nature to work steadily at anything.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
VICISSITUDESnounUS /vɪˈsɪsɪtuːdz/
plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something
From this reading JAMES MARTIN'S VICISSITUDES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was not in James Martin's nature to work steadily at anything.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Miss Manning is seeking a new boarding-place for herself and Rose, events are taking place in Brooklyn which claim our attention.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading He had engaged board at the house of a widow, Mrs. Waters, and for two or three weeks paid his board regularly, being employed at his trade of a carpenter on some houses going up near by.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But it was not in James Martin's nature to work steadily at anything.
