used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So far as I could tell there was no hurry and probably there never would be any hurry.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far as I could tell there was no hurry and probably there never would be any hurry.
decadenounUS /deˈkeɪd/
a period of 10 years
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
at any time
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading So far as I could tell there was no hurry and probably there never would be any hurry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So far as I could tell there was no hurry and probably there never would be any hurry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
mortgagenounUS /ˈmɔːrɡədʒ/
a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading So far as I could tell there was no hurry and probably there never would be any hurry.
not any; not one
From this reading So far as I could tell there was no hurry and probably there never would be any hurry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading So far as I could tell there was no hurry and probably there never would be any hurry.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
express in words
From this reading So far as I could tell there was no hurry and probably there never would be any hurry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
arousing affect
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
variegatedadjectiveUS /ˈverɪɡeɪtɪd/
having a variety of colors
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
at the time that
From this reading When the house was up as far as the second floor and the first mortgage, talk rose touching on the furnishings.
which person or people
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the job had reached that stage so dismally familiar to any one who ever started a house with intent to live in it when completed, if ever.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To me it seemed there would be ample time a decade or so thence to begin thinking of the furnishings.
but in spite of that
From this reading I refer to the stage when a large and variegated assortment of hired help are ostensibly busy upon the premises and yet everything seems practically to be at a standstill.
