used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
any thing at all
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
barestadjectiveUS /ˈberəst/
superlative of “bare” — completely unclothed
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
(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 He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
BUILDERnounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading They were scantily furnished, and of comforts there were none.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
divisible by two
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading They were scantily furnished, and of comforts there were none.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
Layton
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From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
the force of workers available
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
not one, and not any
From this reading They were scantily furnished, and of comforts there were none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
not divisible by two
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
public-house
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From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
From this reading They were scantily furnished, and of comforts there were none.
only a very short time before
From this reading He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
squalidadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːləd/
morally degraded
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
subsisted
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From this reading He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He ate sparingly, of food scarcely better than that on which his neighbors subsisted, and drank little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were scantily furnished, and of comforts there were none.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were scantily furnished, and of comforts there were none.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
unwholesomeadjective
detrimental to physical or moral well-being
From this reading A BUILDER OF MEN James Layton occupied two dingy rooms, in a dilapidated house, situated between a church and a public-house, in as squalid and unwholesome a street as any in the East End of London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In them he spent such time as was left to him--and it was not much--after his active ministrations among the denizens of the miserable neighborhood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were scantily furnished, and of comforts there were none.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He denied himself anything beyond the barest necessities of existence, with the exception of a few books and pipes, which were the companions of his odd moments of leisure, and he read and smoked in a hard wicker chair, destitute even of a cushion.
