Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN IMPERFECT VISION.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

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From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

a female human offspring

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

a social unit living together

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

set up or found

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

disposed to please

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

not perfect; defective or inadequate

From this reading AN IMPERFECT VISION.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

not many times

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

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From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

and nothing more

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

on one occasion

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

and nothing more

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

an amount of time

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

plural of “story” — 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 His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

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From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

required or under orders

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

a vivid mental image

From this reading AN IMPERFECT VISION.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

in or at the place that

From this reading His evenings were not infrequently spent in Mrs. White's sitting-room, where his strongly domestic nature found some comfort in reading aloud to the old lady and her daughter, or in playing cards, or in telling them stories of European life.

possessive form of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the greater part of that period he had been the only lodger, and from the beginning his relations with his landlady had been more as if he were a friend of the family than merely a tenant.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Sometimes his friends would call, and find him there instead of in his own room, and more than once he had been the target for good-humored chaffing relative to his supposed fondness for the landlady's daughter.

a late time of life

From this reading Ivan Strobel had been a lodger in Mrs. White's house for more than two years.