used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The other rooms in the original building were reserved for the boys.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The other rooms in the original building were reserved for the boys.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
a person who is in charge
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The other rooms in the original building were reserved for the boys.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The other rooms in the original building were reserved for the boys.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
SURPRISINGadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading New bedding was prepared for the bedrooms, the Chief installed in one, and the other two reserved for John and the Professor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SURPRISING TRIP TO THE CAVE The house was completed and partly furnished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other rooms in the original building were reserved for the boys.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The new living room, which was commodious, served as a dining room, and a door was cut through from the old kitchen to the new dining parlor.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading John was now fully recovered, and felt like beginning his task anew, although he did not recall any of the previous work which he was engaged in.
