used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
speak to
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
BEALE
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From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
ChambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
Dr
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From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
DRUNKENadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading THE DRUNKEN MR.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
Heerden's
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From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
hobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
Krooman
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From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
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 Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE DRUNKEN MR.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
something you have to do
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
held or filled or in use
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
philanthropistnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
philanthropistsnounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpɪsts/
plural of “philanthropist” — someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
rentalnounUS /ˈrentəl/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
solventnounUS /ˈsɑːlvənt/
a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
syndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRUNKEN MR.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BEALE Dr. van Heerden's surgery occupied one of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers.
which person or people
From this reading This edifice had been erected by a wealthy philanthropist to provide small model flats for the professional classes who needed limited accommodation and a good address (they were in the vicinity of Oxford Street) at a moderate rental.
belonging to which person
From this reading Like many philanthropists, the owner had wearied of his hobby and had sold the block to a syndicate, whose management on more occasions than one had been the subject of police inquiry.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They had then fallen into the hands of an intelligent woman, who had turned out the undesirable tenants, furnished the flats plainly, but comfortably, and had let them to tenants who might be described as solvent, but honest.
