used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
(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 London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
Bloomsburynoun
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Sangster was in his shirt-sleeves and old carpet slippers, writing, when Jimmy entered.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
CONSULTEDverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
disinterestedlyadverb
without bias; without selfish motives
From this reading He looked up disinterestedly, then rose to his feet.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Sangster was in his shirt-sleeves and old carpet slippers, writing, when Jimmy entered.
divisible by two
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He looked up disinterestedly, then rose to his feet.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
to a considerable degree
From this reading It had been raining heavily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sangster was in his shirt-sleeves and old carpet slippers, writing, when Jimmy entered.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been raining heavily.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
joined in matrimony
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sangster was in his shirt-sleeves and old carpet slippers, writing, when Jimmy entered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading It had been raining heavily.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He looked up disinterestedly, then rose to his feet.
SANGSTER
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From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
Sangster's
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From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
shirt-sleeves
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From this reading Sangster was in his shirt-sleeves and old carpet slippers, writing, when Jimmy entered.
sitting-room
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From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Sangster was in his shirt-sleeves and old carpet slippers, writing, when Jimmy entered.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
stuntedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌntɪd/
inferior in size or quality
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He looked up disinterestedly, then rose to his feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
hard to endure
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
twittered
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From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
unfashionableadjectiveUS /ənˈfæʃənəbəl/
not in accord with or not following current fashion
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sangster was in his shirt-sleeves and old carpet slippers, writing, when Jimmy entered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
at the time that
From this reading SANGSTER IS CONSULTED Jimmy had been married two days when one morning he burst into Sangster's room in the unfashionable part of Bloomsbury.
which person or people
From this reading London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
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 London looked grey and dismal; even the little fat sparrows who twittered all day long in the boughs of a stunted tree outside the window of Sangster's modest sitting-room had given up trying to be cheerful, and were huddled together under the leaves.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Sangster was in his shirt-sleeves and old carpet slippers, writing, when Jimmy entered.
