used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN PAYS A VISIT TO HIS LANDLORD.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading His purpose was to buy the house in which he lived.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The humble cottage was endeared to him by many ties.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
COBBLERnounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN PAYS A VISIT TO HIS LANDLORD.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The humble cottage was endeared to him by many ties.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day following his trip to London "Cobbler" Horn paid a visit to his landlord.
endearedverbUS /enˈdiːrd/
past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable
From this reading The humble cottage was endeared to him by many ties.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The day following his trip to London "Cobbler" Horn paid a visit to his landlord.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His purpose was to buy the house in which he lived.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The humble cottage was endeared to him by many ties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN PAYS A VISIT TO HIS LANDLORD.
HORNnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN PAYS A VISIT TO HIS LANDLORD.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His purpose was to buy the house in which he lived.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The humble cottage was endeared to him by many ties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His purpose was to buy the house in which he lived.
LANDLORDnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN PAYS A VISIT TO HIS LANDLORD.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading His purpose was to buy the house in which he lived.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The day following his trip to London "Cobbler" Horn paid a visit to his landlord.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The humble cottage was endeared to him by many ties.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The day following his trip to London "Cobbler" Horn paid a visit to his landlord.
PAYSnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN PAYS A VISIT TO HIS LANDLORD.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His purpose was to buy the house in which he lived.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
carry out
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day following his trip to London "Cobbler" Horn paid a visit to his landlord.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading The humble cottage was endeared to him by many ties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN PAYS A VISIT TO HIS LANDLORD.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The day following his trip to London "Cobbler" Horn paid a visit to his landlord.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
the act of using
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN PAYS A VISIT TO HIS LANDLORD.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His purpose was to buy the house in which he lived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His purpose was to buy the house in which he lived.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Though he realized that he must now take up his actual abode in a house more suited to his altered circumstances, he wished to retain the possession and use of the one in which he had lived so long.
