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From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
(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 As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had not yet said a word to Charley of the events of the morning.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
Charley
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From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
entrustingverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
Evan
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From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
Evan's
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From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But he had not yet said a word to Charley of the events of the morning.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
usually; as a rule
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had not yet said a word to Charley of the events of the morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
labelverbUS /ˈleɪbəl/
assign a label to; designate with a label
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
LODGERnoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But he had not yet said a word to Charley of the events of the morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he had not yet said a word to Charley of the events of the morning.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
coated with paint
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
pooledverbUS /puːld/
past form of “pool” — combine into a common fund
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But he had not yet said a word to Charley of the events of the morning.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
Straiker
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From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
stuffingnounUS /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the afternoon Evan had painted and delivered a label that had been ordered of him, and had cleaned up generally as if in preparation for a journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE NEW LODGER Evan's pal Charley Straiker occupied the adjoining room on the top floor of 45A and the two pooled their household arrangements.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
at the time that
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
in or at the place that
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact Evan had a prudent tongue, which Charley most decidedly had not, and it had occurred to Evan that he had better find out where he was at, before entrusting the tale to his garrulous partner.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Evan's week to cook the dinners, consequently when dinner was eaten his was the privilege of occupying the easy chair with the stuffing coming out and cock his feet on the cold stove while Evan washed up.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But he had not yet said a word to Charley of the events of the morning.
but in spite of that
From this reading But he had not yet said a word to Charley of the events of the morning.
