used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brewster's was a common, old-fashioned, flag-bottomed affair, worth about three dollars.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Brewster's was a common, old-fashioned, flag-bottomed affair, worth about three dollars.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
apple-pie
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From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
subject to appointment
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
armchairsnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃerz/
plural of “armchair” — chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
Ashley
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From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
Brewster's
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From this reading Brewster's was a common, old-fashioned, flag-bottomed affair, worth about three dollars.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
Carlin
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From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
commencingverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/
-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Brewster's was a common, old-fashioned, flag-bottomed affair, worth about three dollars.
Corrigan
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From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Brewster's was a common, old-fashioned, flag-bottomed affair, worth about three dollars.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
flag-bottomed
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From this reading Brewster's was a common, old-fashioned, flag-bottomed affair, worth about three dollars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
brought together in one place
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
the force of workers available
From this reading The chairs were typical of the men.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Brewster's was a common, old-fashioned, flag-bottomed affair, worth about three dollars.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About four o'clock in the afternoon of the day appointed for commencing housekeeping, our miners gathered at this new home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Brewster's was a common, old-fashioned, flag-bottomed affair, worth about three dollars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading The chairs were typical of the men.
upholsteredverbUS /əˈpoʊlstərd/
past form of “upholster” — provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brewster's was a common, old-fashioned, flag-bottomed affair, worth about three dollars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The chairs were typical of the men.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
which person or people
From this reading The provisions, bedding and chairs had been sent in advance, in care of Miller, who had remained above ground that day, in order to have things in apple-pie shape.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Brewster's was a common, old-fashioned, flag-bottomed affair, worth about three dollars.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading Carlin and Wright each had comfortable armchairs; Ashley and Harding had neat office chairs, while Miller and Corrigan each had heavy upholstered armchairs, which cost sixty dollars each.
