used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the view did not gain the attention of the Major, worthy as it was of his notice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But the view did not gain the attention of the Major, worthy as it was of his notice.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
BURGH'S
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From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the view did not gain the attention of the Major, worthy as it was of his notice.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Perhaps he did not eat so well as usual for the Major was worried, as was evident from the cross expression of his face.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the view did not gain the attention of the Major, worthy as it was of his notice.
take in solid food
From this reading Perhaps he did not eat so well as usual for the Major was worried, as was evident from the cross expression of his face.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Perhaps he did not eat so well as usual for the Major was worried, as was evident from the cross expression of his face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Perhaps he did not eat so well as usual for the Major was worried, as was evident from the cross expression of his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Perhaps he did not eat so well as usual for the Major was worried, as was evident from the cross expression of his face.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
obtain
From this reading But the view did not gain the attention of the Major, worthy as it was of his notice.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the view did not gain the attention of the Major, worthy as it was of his notice.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
engage in
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the view did not gain the attention of the Major, worthy as it was of his notice.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But the view did not gain the attention of the Major, worthy as it was of his notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he did not eat so well as usual for the Major was worried, as was evident from the cross expression of his face.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps he did not eat so well as usual for the Major was worried, as was evident from the cross expression of his face.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
Tidman
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From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Perhaps he did not eat so well as usual for the Major was worried, as was evident from the cross expression of his face.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Perhaps he did not eat so well as usual for the Major was worried, as was evident from the cross expression of his face.
well-furnished
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From this reading BURGH'S STORY Next morning Major Tidman was seated in his well-furnished room in the Bristol Hotel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He seated himself at the table which was spread for breakfast, and proceeded to make a good meal.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading From the window he commanded a fine view of the mouth of the Thames, of the pier, and of the picturesque lower town.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Perhaps he did not eat so well as usual for the Major was worried, as was evident from the cross expression of his face.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading But the view did not gain the attention of the Major, worthy as it was of his notice.
