used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
(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 I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Every one has been very good," said she.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every one has been very good," said she.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
Folsom
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From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
set up or found
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Every one has been very good," said she.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Every one has been very good," said she.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Every one has been very good," said she.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Every one has been very good," said she.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Every one has been very good," said she.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I found them all comfortably housed in a new tavern, which, though not quite finished, was clean and cheerful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE next day I went with Mrs. Folsom to carry some additional comforts, in the shape of linen and so on, to my old companions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mother Mary would not see us at all, but Sister Margaret came to us, and was very grateful for what we brought.
