used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE END OF THREE MONTHS.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
boarding-house
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From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
deficienciesnounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsiz/
plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading AT THE END OF THREE MONTHS.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
divisible by two
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
fellow-boarders
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From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
at a previous time
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
Manning's
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From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading AT THE END OF THREE MONTHS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE END OF THREE MONTHS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
Rufus
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From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
in the near future
From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
not in physical motion
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
tenement-house
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From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE END OF THREE MONTHS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AT THE END OF THREE MONTHS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rufus soon became accustomed to his new boarding-house, and came to like it.
under normal conditions
From this reading He usually spent the evening in Miss Manning's room, and, feeling the deficiencies in his education, commenced a course of study and reading.
precisely as stated
From this reading It seemed almost a dream, and a very disagreeable one, the life they had formerly lived in the miserable tenement-house in Leonard Street; but still the remembrance of that time heightened his enjoyment of his present comforts and even luxuries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It gratified his pride to perceive that he was regarded as an equal by his fellow-boarders, and that his little sister Rose was a general favorite.
