used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
for the reason that
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
clothing in general
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
Dryades
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From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
equipverbUS /ɪˈkwɪp/
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
at any time
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
how
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From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
of the present time and place
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
Irv
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From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
full of life and energy
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
absolutely essential
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
on one occasion
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
ORLEANSnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
others
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From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
overcoatsnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊts/
plural of “overcoat” — a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
Phil
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From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
pressinglyadverb
in a pressing manner
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
RED-LETTERadjective
memorable for being a special occasion
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
a particular situation
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phil decided to indulge himself in an overcoat, the first that he had ever owned, and the others followed his example.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RED-LETTER DAYS IN NEW ORLEANS Once comfortably settled at the little hotel near Dryades Street, the boys proceeded to equip themselves for seeing the city.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
underclothesnoun
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
Vevay
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From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading “Not that we are likely to need overcoats very pressingly in New Orleans at this autumn season,” said Irv, “but I for one have a lively recollection of how cold it is in Vevay every winter.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading They bought a new suit of clothes and a hat apiece, together with such underclothes, linen, shoes, and socks as they needed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, they bought more than was necessary for their immediate wants, because they would need the clothes on their return home, and they could buy them much cheaper in New Orleans than in Vevay.
