Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

anew

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

in a flippant manner

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

(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 WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

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From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

expected hopefully

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

the act of praying for divine protection

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

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From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Mrs. Johnson would smile tolerantly; she encouraged originality, even in her husband.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

divisible by two

From this reading Mrs. Johnson would smile tolerantly; she encouraged originality, even in her husband.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

set up or found

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Johnson would smile tolerantly; she encouraged originality, even in her husband.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Johnson would smile tolerantly; she encouraged originality, even in her husband.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

plural of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

in a misleading way

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Johnson would smile tolerantly; she encouraged originality, even in her husband.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading Mrs. Johnson would smile tolerantly; she encouraged originality, even in her husband.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

formal and explicit approval

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

cut with a saw

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

express in words

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Johnson would smile tolerantly; she encouraged originality, even in her husband.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Johnson would smile tolerantly; she encouraged originality, even in her husband.

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

in a tolerant manner

From this reading Mrs. Johnson would smile tolerantly; she encouraged originality, even in her husband.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

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From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

in or at the place that

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Thus it was an easy matter for Mr. Johnson to say, wherever he might chance to spend his summer holidays: “Mother, this time next week we’ll be in our Town House!” airily creating out of his harmless little vanity, a whole host of shooting-boxes, country mansions, river bungalows, and Riviera villas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A fortnight afterwards, and he was summoned one evening to Carlton House Terrace; and in an apartment which was curiously ordinary for the shrine of so exalted a being, found Stuart sprawling in a low shabby arm-chair, and poking at the smouldering coals with his foot.

plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith

From this reading WORSHIPPERS ALL The end of September saw the Johnsons back again in their Turnham Green residence, named, somewhat misleadingly: “Town House.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mrs. Johnson would smile tolerantly; she encouraged originality, even in her husband.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Sebastian Levi took a room near by, where he wrote the final chapters of his book, and impatiently awaited the return of Stuart from Bournemouth, that the whole might receive his sanction and benediction.