used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TUESDAY EVENING Harvey West liked to be comfortable.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
bronzesnounUS /ˈbrɑːnzəz/
plural of “bronze” — an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Harvey was not a musician, but a good piano stood in his sitting room.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading TUESDAY EVENING Harvey West liked to be comfortable.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
ElevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
etchingsnounUS /ˈetʃɪŋz/
plural of “etching” — an impression made from an etched plate
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TUESDAY EVENING Harvey West liked to be comfortable.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Harvey was not a musician, but a good piano stood in his sitting room.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading TUESDAY EVENING Harvey West liked to be comfortable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
Jim
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From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading TUESDAY EVENING Harvey West liked to be comfortable.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
MetropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading Harvey was not a musician, but a good piano stood in his sitting room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Harvey was not a musician, but a good piano stood in his sitting room.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Harvey was not a musician, but a good piano stood in his sitting room.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Harvey was not a musician, but a good piano stood in his sitting room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Harvey was not a musician, but a good piano stood in his sitting room.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TUESDAY EVENING Harvey West liked to be comfortable.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
TUESDAYnounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading TUESDAY EVENING Harvey West liked to be comfortable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had accumulated a few etchings and two bronzes; and on the centre table were piled the latest books.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harvey was not a musician, but a good piano stood in his sitting room.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading TUESDAY EVENING Harvey West liked to be comfortable.
in or at the place that
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harvey read these about as he listened to Grand Opera--he recognized that a man should keep in touch with such things.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His rooms were in a quiet apartment house on the West Side, within easy reach of the Metropolitan Elevated, and not far from the big house where Jim Weeks held bachelor sway.
