used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
how long something has existed
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
Bradshaw
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From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
conservatismnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
From this reading His New England conservatism kept him from even dreaming of going in with a stranger.
carefully weighed
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
someone who is a detective
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading His New England conservatism kept him from even dreaming of going in with a stranger.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading His New England conservatism kept him from even dreaming of going in with a stranger.
divisible by two
From this reading His New England conservatism kept him from even dreaming of going in with a stranger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His New England conservatism kept him from even dreaming of going in with a stranger.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
the act of departing
From this reading His New England conservatism kept him from even dreaming of going in with a stranger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading His New England conservatism kept him from even dreaming of going in with a stranger.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The search proved rather long and tiresome.
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 For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His New England conservatism kept him from even dreaming of going in with a stranger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The search proved rather long and tiresome.
on the contrary
From this reading The search proved rather long and tiresome.
registrarnounUS /ˈredʒɪstrɑːr/
a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
roomingverbUS /ˈruːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “room” — live and take one's meals at or in
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
have in common
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading His New England conservatism kept him from even dreaming of going in with a stranger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The search proved rather long and tiresome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
precisely as stated
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His stock of money was limited, and he regretted that his old chum, Dick Bradshaw, was not there to share his room, and incidentally his room rent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
which person or people
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Armed with the list of rooming houses furnished him by the registrar Scott set out in search of a room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For to Scott, who had always lived at home, and never associated very closely with many other boys of his own age, the selection of a roommate was a problem which he considered would require much thought and a thorough knowledge of his intended partner.
