used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Outside it was dark, and the rising wind was beginning to sigh with a promise of breeding weather.
Braden
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From this reading But in the study, lit by a shade lamp, its owner and Mr. Braden were comfortably seated.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading Outside it was dark, and the rising wind was beginning to sigh with a promise of breeding weather.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the study, lit by a shade lamp, its owner and Mr. Braden were comfortably seated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But in the study, lit by a shade lamp, its owner and Mr. Braden were comfortably seated.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The furnishings of the room were of comfortable solidity.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading But in the study, lit by a shade lamp, its owner and Mr. Braden were comfortably seated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Outside it was dark, and the rising wind was beginning to sigh with a promise of breeding weather.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
French'snounUS /ˈfrentʃɪz/
possessive form of “french” — the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading The furnishings of the room were of comfortable solidity.
Godfrey
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From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Outside it was dark, and the rising wind was beginning to sigh with a promise of breeding weather.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But in the study, lit by a shade lamp, its owner and Mr. Braden were comfortably seated.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading But in the study, lit by a shade lamp, its owner and Mr. Braden were comfortably seated.
provided with artificial light
From this reading But in the study, lit by a shade lamp, its owner and Mr. Braden were comfortably seated.
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 Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But in the study, lit by a shade lamp, its owner and Mr. Braden were comfortably seated.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The furnishings of the room were of comfortable solidity.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside it was dark, and the rising wind was beginning to sigh with a promise of breeding weather.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading But in the study, lit by a shade lamp, its owner and Mr. Braden were comfortably seated.
pigeonnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
by chance
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Outside it was dark, and the rising wind was beginning to sigh with a promise of breeding weather.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Outside it was dark, and the rising wind was beginning to sigh with a promise of breeding weather.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading But in the study, lit by a shade lamp, its owner and Mr. Braden were comfortably seated.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading But in the study, lit by a shade lamp, its owner and Mr. Braden were comfortably seated.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Outside it was dark, and the rising wind was beginning to sigh with a promise of breeding weather.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
soliditynounUS /səˈlɪdəti/
the consistency of a solid
From this reading The furnishings of the room were of comfortable solidity.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The furnishings of the room were of comfortable solidity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Outside it was dark, and the rising wind was beginning to sigh with a promise of breeding weather.
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Outside it was dark, and the rising wind was beginning to sigh with a promise of breeding weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The furnishings of the room were of comfortable solidity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SUDDEN DEATH Though Godfrey French's habits could not be called studious his private room was known as his "study," which possibly was as good as any other name.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Outside it was dark, and the rising wind was beginning to sigh with a promise of breeding weather.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since the room served as an office in which he transacted such business as he had, there was a desk with many pigeon holes, and backed against the wall stood a small safe.
