used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
arm-chair
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From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
back-seat
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From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
capaciousadjectiveUS /kəˈpeɪʃəs/
large in capacity
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
comfortable-looking
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From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
cravats
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From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
first-floor
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From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
front-seat
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From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
ten 10s
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
a narrow way or road
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not any; not one
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
SHEEPSHANKS
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From this reading SHEEPSHANKS.
shirt-collars
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From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
sleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
St
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From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a large room, on a first-floor in St. Martin's Lane, some three or four hundred persons, male and female, were assembled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
a Caucasian
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
which person or people
From this reading The body of the room was occupied by chairs for the accommodation of those who had "front-seat tickets," and forms for those who possessed "back-seat tickets."
in the company of; together with
From this reading At one end of the apartment was a raised platform, in the middle of which stood a capacious arm-chair behind a desk; and on the said platform several sleek, oily, comfortable-looking gentlemen, all dressed in black, and wearing white cravats with no shirt-collars, were grouped together in conversation.
