used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We took a little stroll after tea, and were fortunate in meeting no one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
Carrover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
expendituresnounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃərz/
plural of “expenditure” — money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading We took a little stroll after tea, and were fortunate in meeting no one.
set up or found
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We took a little stroll after tea, and were fortunate in meeting no one.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading We took a little stroll after tea, and were fortunate in meeting no one.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
used to form the superlative
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
Ned's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
not any; not one
From this reading We took a little stroll after tea, and were fortunate in meeting no one.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We took a little stroll after tea, and were fortunate in meeting no one.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
session'snounUS /ˈseʃənz/
possessive form of “session” — a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading We took a little stroll after tea, and were fortunate in meeting no one.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Our room, at the suggestion of Mr. Carrover, was chosen in the South Building, and after innumerable expenditures, and Ned’s taste for arrangement, it really looked comfortable and home like.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading We took a little stroll after tea, and were fortunate in meeting no one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We took a little stroll after tea, and were fortunate in meeting no one.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR second day was spent in the ordeal of examination, in the selection and arrangement of our room, and engaging board at the most eligible place.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We took a little stroll after tea, and were fortunate in meeting no one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Returning to our room and lighting up, we got our books and commenced to prepare, with all the interest of novelty, our lessons for the morrow.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading We passed the different departments of study without any serious difficulty, and the bell for evening prayers found us ready for the session’s work.
