used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS An unwonted activity prevailed in the miser’s cottage.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS An unwonted activity prevailed in the miser’s cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
for the reason that
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS An unwonted activity prevailed in the miser’s cottage.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS An unwonted activity prevailed in the miser’s cottage.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
the act of retaining something
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS An unwonted activity prevailed in the miser’s cottage.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
Margaret
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From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
miser's
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From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS An unwonted activity prevailed in the miser’s cottage.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS An unwonted activity prevailed in the miser’s cottage.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
SaxenounUS /sæks/
a French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750)
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS An unwonted activity prevailed in the miser’s cottage.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS An unwonted activity prevailed in the miser’s cottage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS An unwonted activity prevailed in the miser’s cottage.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The presence of Saxe Temple and his companions brought into the isolated dwelling a varied and bustling atmosphere, which, at times, came near confusion.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mrs. West remained with him much of the time, while Margaret by turns joined them, or moved about here and there as an interested observer of the other three men, who were already busily searching the house.
which person or people
From this reading The one member of the party who permitted naught to disturb his tranquillity was Billy Walker, and that because of a chronic aversion to every form of physical exertion.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He contented himself with holding a sort of informal court on the porch, sitting at ease with his massive frame sprawled in a commodious wicker chair.
