Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SOME SCENES IN THE LIFE OF A COUNTESS.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

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From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

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From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

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From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading SOME SCENES IN THE LIFE OF A COUNTESS.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

moving swiftly

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

a female deity

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

destroyed or killed

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SOME SCENES IN THE LIFE OF A COUNTESS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading SOME SCENES IN THE LIFE OF A COUNTESS.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

a form of address for a man

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

not any; not one

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOME SCENES IN THE LIFE OF A COUNTESS.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

possessing material wealth

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading SOME SCENES IN THE LIFE OF A COUNTESS.

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From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SOME SCENES IN THE LIFE OF A COUNTESS.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SOME SCENES IN THE LIFE OF A COUNTESS.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.

at the time that

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

which person or people

From this reading In days gone by the house had been the habitation of some great rich man, who had there enjoyed the sweet breezes from the river before London had become the London of the present days, and when no embankment had been needed for the Thames.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was a fine old room, lofty, and with large windows, ornamented on the ceiling with Italian scrollwork, and a flying goddess in the centre.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Beilby's office consisted of four or five large chambers, overlooking the river from the bottom of Adam Street in the Adelphi, and here Harry found a table for himself in the same apartment with three other pupils.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading About the middle of January Harry Clavering went up to London, and settled himself to work at Mr. Beilby's office.