used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She would despise him for a false friend.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
chattels
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From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious of his own strength.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading She would despise him for a false friend.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading She would despise him for a false friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She would despise him for a false friend.
for a limitless time
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She would despise him for a false friend.
GablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was conscious of his own strength.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was conscious of his own strength.
PlatonicadjectiveUS /pləˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He was conscious of his own strength.
express in words
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
accept gladly
From this reading He knew that he was welcome to stay at “The Gables” forever if he liked, but he did not care to.
in or to any place at all
From this reading The next morning the doctor removed his goods and chattels to “The Five Gables,” and took an office on the principal street, getting his meals wherever hunger overtook him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that he could live in the same house with Victoria and never tell her of his love, but in some way she might discover it, and then all intercourse, however Platonic, would be at an end between them.
