used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
Borkins
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From this reading Borkins looked upon these improvements with a censorious eye.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
builder'snounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
possessive form of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
censoriousadjective
harshly critical or expressing censure
From this reading Borkins looked upon these improvements with a censorious eye.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
the organ of sight
From this reading Borkins looked upon these improvements with a censorious eye.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
gloominessnoun
an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Borkins looked upon these improvements with a censorious eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
inglenooks
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From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
lettin
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From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Borkins looked upon these improvements with a censorious eye.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
Merriton
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From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
modernitynounUS /mɑːˈdɜːrnəti/
the quality of being current or of the present
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
make a painting
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
a full supply
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
the rays of the sun
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Borkins looked upon these improvements with a censorious eye.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Borkins looked upon these improvements with a censorious eye.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SECOND VICTIM The alterations at Merriton Towers were certainly a success, from the builder's point of view at any rate.
a Caucasian
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
which person or people
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading White paint had helped to dispel some of its gloominess, though there were those who said that the whole place was ruined thereby.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was one of those who believed in "lettin' things be"; to whom innovation is a crime, and modernity nothing short of madness.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, it was certainly an improvement to be able to have windows that opened, and to look into rooms that beckoned you with promises of cozy inglenooks, and plenty of brilliant sunshine.
