used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
Amelius
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From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His habits are changed; his social position is in course of development.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
see with attention
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading His habits are changed; his social position is in course of development.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The cheap looking-glass on the mantelpiece reflects the head and shoulders of a new Amelius.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His habits are changed; his social position is in course of development.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading His habits are changed; his social position is in course of development.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
Englishman's
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From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading His habits are changed; his social position is in course of development.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The cheap looking-glass on the mantelpiece reflects the head and shoulders of a new Amelius.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His habits are changed; his social position is in course of development.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
looking-glass
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From this reading The cheap looking-glass on the mantelpiece reflects the head and shoulders of a new Amelius.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading The cheap looking-glass on the mantelpiece reflects the head and shoulders of a new Amelius.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The cheap looking-glass on the mantelpiece reflects the head and shoulders of a new Amelius.
not any; not one
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His habits are changed; his social position is in course of development.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
reflectsverbUS /rɪˈflekts/
third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back
From this reading The cheap looking-glass on the mantelpiece reflects the head and shoulders of a new Amelius.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The cheap looking-glass on the mantelpiece reflects the head and shoulders of a new Amelius.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading His habits are changed; his social position is in course of development.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
carry out
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
warmsverbUS /wɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “warm” — get warm or warmer
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Behold Amelius, on the first drizzling day of November, established in respectable lodgings, at a moderate weekly rent.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In an interval of no more than three weeks what events may not present themselves? what changes may not take place?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He stands before his small fireside, and warms his back with an Englishman’s severe sense of enjoyment.
