used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He now had a living room and a small separate bedroom.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As he had advanced in his work in the grocery, and his benefit to Peter in his business had become pronounced, Peter had generously recompensed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he had advanced in his work in the grocery, and his benefit to Peter in his business had become pronounced, Peter had generously recompensed him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As he had advanced in his work in the grocery, and his benefit to Peter in his business had become pronounced, Peter had generously recompensed him.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading He now had a living room and a small separate bedroom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the new building, the front room over the grocery had been designed for Jason’s needs.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading As he had advanced in his work in the grocery, and his benefit to Peter in his business had become pronounced, Peter had generously recompensed him.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In the new building, the front room over the grocery had been designed for Jason’s needs.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As he had advanced in his work in the grocery, and his benefit to Peter in his business had become pronounced, Peter had generously recompensed him.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading He had good lights, a table at which to work, a carpet upon his floor.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading In the new building, the front room over the grocery had been designed for Jason’s needs.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He had good lights, a table at which to work, a carpet upon his floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the new building, the front room over the grocery had been designed for Jason’s needs.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading As he had advanced in his work in the grocery, and his benefit to Peter in his business had become pronounced, Peter had generously recompensed him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had good lights, a table at which to work, a carpet upon his floor.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he had advanced in his work in the grocery, and his benefit to Peter in his business had become pronounced, Peter had generously recompensed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
Jason'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪsənz/
possessive form of “jason” — (Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading In the new building, the front room over the grocery had been designed for Jason’s needs.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading He had good lights, a table at which to work, a carpet upon his floor.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He now had a living room and a small separate bedroom.
Mahala
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From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
mentalitynounUS /menˈtæləti/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading In the new building, the front room over the grocery had been designed for Jason’s needs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the new building, the front room over the grocery had been designed for Jason’s needs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now had a living room and a small separate bedroom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
Potter'snounUS /ˈpɑːtərz/
possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading As he had advanced in his work in the grocery, and his benefit to Peter in his business had become pronounced, Peter had generously recompensed him.
recompensed
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From this reading As he had advanced in his work in the grocery, and his benefit to Peter in his business had become pronounced, Peter had generously recompensed him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
salvagedverbUS /ˈsælvɪdʒd/
past form of “salvage” — save from ruin, destruction, or harm
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading He now had a living room and a small separate bedroom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He now had a living room and a small separate bedroom.
refrain from harming
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He had good lights, a table at which to work, a carpet upon his floor.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he had advanced in his work in the grocery, and his benefit to Peter in his business had become pronounced, Peter had generously recompensed him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had good lights, a table at which to work, a carpet upon his floor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had good lights, a table at which to work, a carpet upon his floor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “THE CLOUD THAT GREW” In the room over Peter Potter’s grocery, Jason, every day growing taller, stronger, and developing in mentality, planned for spare time that he might spend at his books and in taking care of the things that he and Peter had salvaged for Mahala without her knowledge.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As he had advanced in his work in the grocery, and his benefit to Peter in his business had become pronounced, Peter had generously recompensed him.
