used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
speak to
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of these is shared by Beth Appleby and her friend Mary Lambert.
Appleby
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From this reading One of these is shared by Beth Appleby and her friend Mary Lambert.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Miss Lambert dances fairly well and sings badly.
Battersea
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From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading One of these is shared by Beth Appleby and her friend Mary Lambert.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of these is shared by Beth Appleby and her friend Mary Lambert.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading This is widely circulated in provincial papers.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Miss Lambert dances fairly well and sings badly.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Miss Lambert dances fairly well and sings badly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One of these is shared by Beth Appleby and her friend Mary Lambert.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of these is shared by Beth Appleby and her friend Mary Lambert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is widely circulated in provincial papers.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading One of these is shared by Beth Appleby and her friend Mary Lambert.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading One of these is shared by Beth Appleby and her friend Mary Lambert.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Lambert dances fairly well and sings badly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these is shared by Beth Appleby and her friend Mary Lambert.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading This is widely circulated in provincial papers.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
paymentsnounUS /ˈpeɪmənts/
plural of “payment” — a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading This is widely circulated in provincial papers.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
relyingverbUS /riˈlaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading One of these is shared by Beth Appleby and her friend Mary Lambert.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading Miss Lambert dances fairly well and sings badly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
syndicatingverbUS /ˈsɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “syndicate” — join together into a syndicate
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these is shared by Beth Appleby and her friend Mary Lambert.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is widely circulated in provincial papers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
unsatisfyingadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Beth Appleby makes an unsatisfying income by casual journalism, relying chiefly on the small but regular payments made by a syndicating agency for a weekly letter on London life.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Miss Lambert dances fairly well and sings badly.
which person or people
From this reading Although Battersea is far from being a fashionable part of London there are pleasant little flats to be had there, overlooking the park, for those who are indifferent to the advantages of a smart address.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading This is widely circulated in provincial papers.
