used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
arrearsnounUS /ərˈɪrz/
the state of being behind in payments
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
for the reason that
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
détours
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From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
Fitzroy
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From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
Mabel
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From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
engage in
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
Monkley
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From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
absolutely essential
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
Sylvia
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From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sylvia begged Monkley not to go back and live in Fitzroy Street.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
(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 It was as well that she did not want to return there, for Jimmy assured her that nothing would induce him to go near Fitzroy Street.
at the time that
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
in or at the place that
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would be necessary to choose for their next abode a quarter of London to which he was a stranger, because he disliked having to make détours to avoid streets where he owed money.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A great deal of money was owing, and he wished the landlord luck in his dispute with the furnishing people when he tried to seize the furniture for arrears of rent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt the flat would be haunted by memories of her father and Mabel.
