used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
ailmentsnounUS /ˈeɪlmənts/
plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This he must have noticed, but he made no remarks in regard to it.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This he must have noticed, but he made no remarks in regard to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
inditeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This he must have noticed, but he made no remarks in regard to it.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This he must have noticed, but he made no remarks in regard to it.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This he must have noticed, but he made no remarks in regard to it.
not any; not one
From this reading This he must have noticed, but he made no remarks in regard to it.
being perceived or observed
From this reading This he must have noticed, but he made no remarks in regard to it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
on one occasion
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
and nothing more
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading This he must have noticed, but he made no remarks in regard to it.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading This he must have noticed, but he made no remarks in regard to it.
renovatingverbUS /ˈrenəveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “renovate” — restore to a previous or better condition
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he must have noticed, but he made no remarks in regard to it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This he must have noticed, but he made no remarks in regard to it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
at the time that
From this reading It was a sad disappointment to him when ailments occasionally prevented his coming downstairs; here he preferred taking his evening meal and meeting his friends.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he had been so low in the past summer, Mrs. Davis had once more instituted a regular cleaning and renovating of the parlors.
a Caucasian
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
wolf-skin
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From this reading He was led now to his favorite window, where stood his armchair with the white wolf-skin thrown over the back; in this he was placed, and day after day sat contentedly anchored.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Writing materials were always at hand on a small shelf under the window sill, but these he used only to jot down passing thoughts or to indite a friendly line.
