used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
increase twofold
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
the act of consuming food
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
set up or found
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
the literary culture
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
held dear
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
a particular point in time
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
absolutely essential
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
SERVINGnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
the act of testing something
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading It was useless, however, to brood over lost privileges, for we found our condition much better than we had expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had secured a double room on the second floor, and had transferred our necessary effects there at the earliest moment.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SERVING OUR TERM The next morning found us settled in our temporary lodgings at the house in which my eating club was located.
which person or people
From this reading This had been an especially severe trial for Ray, who was compelled to relinquish the comforts and luxury of the beautiful apartments which he loved so well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading We wrote home, as Professor Fuller had suggested, and received in reply letters that showed us that our parents were in sympathy with us, and were not inclined to judge us severely.
