used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
Clancy
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From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
Clancy's
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From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
dentedadjectiveUS /ˈdentɪd/
of metal e.g.
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
start firing a weapon
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
MARAnounUS /ˈmɑːrə/
Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
an amount of time
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
reverynoun
an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
reviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
sabrenounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
Identical; not different.
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
scabbardnounUS /ˈskæbərd/
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
Sheba's
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From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
sitting-room
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From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Above the mantel was suspended a cavalry sabre, its scabbard so dented as to suggest that it had seen much and severe service.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading If his sitting-room did not suggest wealth, it certainly indicated refined and intellectual tastes and a fair degree of prosperity.
well-selected
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From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A few fine pictures were on the walls, an unusually well-selected library, although a small one, was in a bookcase, while upon the table lay several of the best magazines and reviews of the period.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading MARA On the same evening which witnessed Uncle Sheba's false step and its temporarily disastrous results, Owen Clancy sat brooding over his fire in his bachelor apartment.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Clancy's eyes were fixed upon it, and his revery was so deep that a book fell from his hand to the floor without his notice.
