used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF ENVIRONMENT.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A gaunt, elderly man of rugged appearance rose from his seat at a writing-table as his guests entered.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
in a state of sleep
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A gaunt, elderly man of rugged appearance rose from his seat at a writing-table as his guests entered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF ENVIRONMENT.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
carefully weighed
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A gaunt, elderly man of rugged appearance rose from his seat at a writing-table as his guests entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A gaunt, elderly man of rugged appearance rose from his seat at a writing-table as his guests entered.
ENVIRONMENTnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading A CHANGE OF ENVIRONMENT.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A gaunt, elderly man of rugged appearance rose from his seat at a writing-table as his guests entered.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading A gaunt, elderly man of rugged appearance rose from his seat at a writing-table as his guests entered.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
hardwoodnounUS /ˈhɑːrdwʊd/
the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
engage in
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF ENVIRONMENT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
reclinedverbUS /rɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
rocking-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A gaunt, elderly man of rugged appearance rose from his seat at a writing-table as his guests entered.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading A gaunt, elderly man of rugged appearance rose from his seat at a writing-table as his guests entered.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A gaunt, elderly man of rugged appearance rose from his seat at a writing-table as his guests entered.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vane and his companion were ushered into a small room with an uncovered floor and simple, hardwood furniture.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
at the time that
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
which person or people
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
belonging to which person
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the evening after his arrival in Vancouver, Vane, who took Carroll with him, paid a visit to one of his directors and, in accordance with the invitation, reached the latter's dwelling some little time before the arrival of other guests, whose acquaintance it was considered advisable that he should make.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It was obviously a working room, for, as a rule, the work of the Western business man goes on continuously except when he is asleep; but a somewhat portly lady with a good-humoured face reclined in a rocking-chair.
writing-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gaunt, elderly man of rugged appearance rose from his seat at a writing-table as his guests entered.
