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From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Let me assist you to remove your cloak and hood."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
Clarges
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From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Let me assist you to remove your cloak and hood."
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading You will find it comfortable enough, I hope.
Dauphine
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From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading You will find it comfortable enough, I hope.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You will find it comfortable enough, I hope.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
Germain
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From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
habitations
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From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Let me assist you to remove your cloak and hood."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading You will find it comfortable enough, I hope.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You will find it comfortable enough, I hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You will find it comfortable enough, I hope.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
immediately past
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me assist you to remove your cloak and hood."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me assist you to remove your cloak and hood."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
used to form the superlative
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
newly-married
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From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
Quartier
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From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
refugeesnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Let me assist you to remove your cloak and hood."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
St
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From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
push forcefully
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let me assist you to remove your cloak and hood."
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
(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 A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a large room into which he led his newly-married wife, situated on the ground floor of an old street, the Rue de la Dauphine, in the Quartier St. Germain.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will find it comfortable enough, I hope.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A room in which a wood fire burnt on this cold wintry day, and which was furnished sufficiently well--far more so, indeed, than were the habitations of most of the English refugees in Paris after the "'15."
a late time of life
From this reading MAN AND WIFE "This," said Walter Clarges, as he thrust open the door, "has been my home for the last four years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will find it comfortable enough, I hope.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let me assist you to remove your cloak and hood."
