used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I rambled about the fields where I fancied Goldsmith had rambled.
(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 In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
Crusoe
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From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading I rambled about the fields where I fancied Goldsmith had rambled.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading I rambled about the fields where I fancied Goldsmith had rambled.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
set up or found
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
GoldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
now-a-days
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From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
with low volume
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
rambledverbUS /ˈræmbəld/
past form of “ramble” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading I rambled about the fields where I fancied Goldsmith had rambled.
on the contrary
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
an educational institution
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Goldsmith was a pretty poet,” said I to myself, “a very pretty poet; though rather of the old school.
at the time that
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
in or at the place that
From this reading I rambled about the fields where I fancied Goldsmith had rambled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For several days I enjoyed all the novelty of change and the charms which grace a new lodgings before one has found out their defects.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
the act of creating written works
From this reading In a few days I was quietly established in my new quarters; my books all arranged, my writing desk placed by a window looking out into the field; and I felt as snug as Robinson Crusoe, when he had finished his bower.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He did not think and feel so strongly as is the fashion now-a-days; but had he lived in these times of hot hearts and hot heads, he would have written quite differently.”
